New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity identifies the optimal body weight range for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Maintaining a BMI of 23-25 kg/m² was best for those aged 65 or younger, while a BMI of 26-28 kg/m² was ideal for those over 65. The study involved 22,874 UK Biobank participants with type 2 diabetes over nearly 13 years. The findings suggest a U-shaped relationship between BMI and cardiovascular death risk, with different optimal BMI cut-off points for different age groups. Further research is needed to confirm these results.
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Research identifies optimal body weight to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients
