By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A Mediterranean-style diet can significantly decrease risk of type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight or obese, a new study says.

Mediterranean diet and exercise cut diabetes risk by nearly one-third, even without much weight loss, study finds.

Strong evidence suggests that following the diet, cutting calories and exercising lowers the chances of developing diabetes for those with metabolic risk factors.