Development of diabetes among obese adults

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A hypothetical clinical trial1 tests whether scheduled exercise can prevent the development of diabetes among obese adults. Researchers establish a multi-site consortium that enrolls 3400 par- ticipants from clinics in 8 US cities. Inclusion criteria are a body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2 and no previous history of diabetes. Exclusion criteria include any physical or medical condition that would preclude regular exercise or a previous history of heart failure. Characteristics of enrolled participants are 72% female, mean age of 44 years, and mean BMI of 34 kg/m2.

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