Question

A 40-year-old man with BMI 36 kg/m² and impaired fasting glucose (6.2 mmol/L) asks how to reduce his risk of developing diabetes. According to Diabetes Canada, which intervention has the strongest evidence for diabetes prevention in this setting?

Accepted Answer

Intensive lifestyle intervention with weight loss and increased physical activity

Answer

High-dose vitamin D supplementation

Answer

Metformin for all individuals with impaired fasting glucose

Answer

Annual fasting glucose testing only

Answer

Bariatric surgery for all individuals with BMI >30 kg/m²

Practice question

A 40-year-old man with BMI 36 kg/m² and impaired fasting glucose (6.2 mmol/L) asks how to reduce his risk of developing diabetes. According to Diabetes Canada, which intervention has the strongest evidence for diabetes prevention in this setting?