A number of<unk>  factors are known to be important to the development of<unk>  2 diabetes including: obesity, physical activity, diet, stress, and urbanization. Excess body fat underlies 64% of cases of diabetes in men and 77% of cases in women. A number of dietary factors such as sugar sweetened drinks and the<unk>  of fat in the diet appear to play a role. In one study, those who had high levels of physical activity, a healthy diet, did not smoke, and consumed alcohol in moderation had an 82% lower rate of diabetes. When a normal weight was included, the rate was 89% lower. In this study, a healthy diet was defined as one high in fiber, with a high polyunsaturated to saturated fat ratio, lower trans fats consumption, and a lower mean glycemic index.
Lifestyle causes of type 2 diabetes
Genetic causes of type 2 diabetes
Diet in diabetes
Ketosis-prone diabetes
Pregnancy vegetarianism
Metabolically healthy obesity
Smoking in South Korea
Diet and obesity