Type 2 diabetes risk found to vary widely among adults 18–40 with prediabetes

A one-size-fits-all approach to prediabetes treatment may miss the opportunity to implement an early, more intensive, tailored prevention approach for those with the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026. The meeting is being held in Boston, March 17–20, 2026, and offers the latest science on epidemiological science on prevention, lifestyle and cardiometabolic health.