Adherence to multiple healthy lifestyles significantly reduces the burden of type 2 diabetes in the Chinese population, according to a prospective cohort study. The paper was published online June 3 in the International Journal of Epidemiology (Int J Epidemiol). The study included 161,211 Chinese adults aged 30 to 79 years who were free of diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer at baseline, with a median follow-up of 7.2 years. The results showed a total of 8,784 new cases of type 2 diabetes during the follow-up period, with high body mass index (BMI) and high waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) as significant risk factors. For the 6 healthy lifestyles that the researchers focused on, those who had at least 3 of them had an 80% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who did not do all 6. The 6 lifestyles are as follows: 1. Do not smoke or quit smoking; 2. Limit alcohol. Alcohol intake <30 g/d can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, Lu Kyun said that the effects of alcohol consumption on health are more complex, and moderate alcohol consumption has a preventive effect on certain diseases, but may also lead to other types of health problems, such as malignant tumors. "For individuals who do not drink alcohol, it is not recommended to start drinking; for individuals who have a daily drinking habit, it is recommended to drink in moderation and not to overdo it;" 3. BMI is controlled at 18.5-23.9 kg/m2. 34.4% of new-onset diabetes in this study was attributed to excess body mass index. Overweight or significant weight gain in adulthood may lead to diabetes mellitus; 4. Avoid abdominal obesity. WHR is controlled at <0.90 for men and <0.85 for women. 39.8% of new-onset diabetes mellitus in this study was attributed to an excessive waist-to-hip ratio; 5. Eat a healthy diet. Consume more vegetables and fruits, less red meat, and replace rice with pasta or other whole grains as appropriate; 6. Adhere to exercise. At least 30 min of moderate-intensity physical activity per day, with a cumulative total of more than 150 min per week; If all people can adhere to these healthy lifestyles, in less than 10 years, nearly 3/4 of the occurrence of type 2 diabetes will be prevented.