J Korean Diabetes.  2025 Mar;26(1):39-47. 10.4093/jkd.2025.26.1.39.

Medical Nutrition Therapy as a Hospital-Based Lifestyle Modification in the Korean Diabetes Prevention Study

• Choi JH
• Lee JH
• Chon S

• KMID: 2567090
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2025.26.1.39

Abstract

The prevalence of prediabetes has steadily increased in Korea, driven by rising obesity rates and lifestyle changes. A structured lifestyle modification program has been shown to significantly reduce the prevalence of diabetes among adults with prediabetes, with this effect sustained over time. Lifestyle modifications including medical nutrition, exercise, and behavioral psychological therapy are effective for preventing and managing diabetes, with medical nutrition therapy playing a crucial role. This study reviews the latest academic guidelines and medical nutrition therapy for diabetes prevention and to introduce the KDPS-hLSM (Korean Diabetes Prevention Study hospital-based lifestyle modification).

Keyword

Diabetes mellitus, type 2; Healthy lifestyle; Nutrition therapy; Prediabetic state

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