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Intensive lifestyle intervention may reverse diabetes in nephrectomy patients

Last updated July 18, 2026

Key finding

HbA1c decreased from 7.2% to 4.9%.

This study explored the effects of an intensive lifestyle intervention on a patient with type 2 diabetes and nephrectomy, resulting in significant health improvements.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study explored the effects of an intensive lifestyle intervention on a patient with type 2 diabetes and nephrectomy, resulting in significant health improvements.

Clinical relevance

This study underscores the potential of lifestyle modifications in managing type 2 diabetes, particularly in patients with additional health challenges like nephrectomy. It highlights the importance of personalized interventions that can lead to substantial health improvements and possibly diabetes remission.

Keep in mind

The study involved a single participant, limiting generalizability. Non-randomized design may introduce bias. Lack of long-term follow-up data on sustainability of outcomes.

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Pramod T, Nidhi K, Baby S, Manisha S, Venugopal V, Maheshkumar K. Diabetes Remission Achieved Through Intensive Lifestyle Intervention in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes and Nephrectomy. JCEM Case Reports. 2024;2(12):luae210. doi:10.1210/jcemcr/luae210

Main Effects

HbA1c decreased from 7.2% to 4.9%, indicating improved blood sugar control.

BMI reduced from 35.3 to 25.1, reflecting significant weight loss.

Total cholesterol levels dropped from 175 to 127 mg/dL, showing improved lipid profile.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and BMI, Body weight, C-reactive protein, and 4 more.

Primary intervention

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Body weight
  • C-reactive protein

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

7

Evidence pairs

903

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Primary evidence

Evidence topic

Weight Loss

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Related evidence

Evidence topic

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → BMI

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
84
Strong
ImpactScore™
70
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
60
generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 5 studies
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Body weight

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Body weight

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
84
Strong
ImpactScore™
70
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
80
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 10 studies
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C-reactive protein

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → C-reactive protein

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → C-reactive protein

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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HbA1c

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → HbA1c

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
85
Strong
ImpactScore™
84
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
85
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 13 studies
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Serum creatinine

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Serum creatinine

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Serum creatinine

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Total cholesterol

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Total cholesterol

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Total cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Triglycerides

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Triglycerides

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Triglycerides

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • HbA1c decreased by 2.3% (p=0.001), indicating significant blood sugar improvement.
  • The patient lost 36 kg during the intervention, showing effective weight management.
  • Total cholesterol levels decreased by 48 mg/dL, reflecting improved cardiovascular health.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients with a history of nephrectomy.
  • Individuals seeking lifestyle changes to manage diabetes.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results are based on a single case and may not apply to broader populations.
  • The study lacked a control group for comparison.
  • Further research is needed to assess long-term effects and sustainability.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The study involved a single participant, limiting generalizability.
  • Non-randomized design may introduce bias.
  • Lack of long-term follow-up data on sustainability of outcomes.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and HbA1c, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Body Mass Index.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

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Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes lower HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 84.9 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes affect BMI?

Strong Evidence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may affect BMI.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 84.3 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes affect body weight?

Strong Evidence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may affect body weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.7 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve triglycerides?

Strong Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes for triglycerides.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Triglycerides

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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