UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS)

The UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) was a major research project that followed people with type 2 diabetes to understand how controlling blood sugar and other factors affected their health. It found that good blood sugar management reduces the risk of complications like eye, kidney, and nerve damage. The study also showed that controlling blood pressure helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Overall, UKPDS provided important evidence that proper management of blood sugar and blood pressure can significantly improve health outcomes in type 2 diabetes.