For Older Diabetics, Moderate Overweight Linked to Lowest Cardiovascular Risk: Study

In a new study, overweight older adults are having lower cardiovascular mortality than normal-weight counterparts. 

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Upending conventional wisdom, a new study has found that there is no one-size-fits-all healthy body mass index (BMI) range for people with Type 2 diabetes.

Rather, the research reveals a twist—a person’s optimal body weight actually shifts as they grow older.

Surprising Finding

Upcoming research to be unveiled at the European Obesity Congress in Venice during May 12–15 sheds new light on the ideal body weight range for adults with Type 2 diabetes to reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.