Lifestyle changes can cut diabetes risk in half From the Here's more health news for you: series Howard LeWine, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing Oct 3, 2021 Oct 3, 2021 0 Studies show that lifestyle changes can delay Type 2 diabetes in people who are at risk. Dreamstime/TNS Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Howard LeWine, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing Q: On my last routine blood work, my blood sugar was just above the normal range. 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