TYPE 2 DIABETES DIET AND EXERCISE STUDY

Early day motion 579, tabled 15 October 2013 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House welcomes the news that British universities will partake in a wider study into the effect of different diet and amounts of exercise on diabetes; notes that this is the first study to compare types of diet and exercise and intends to find the right lifestyle to prevent Type 2 diabetes; recognises the importance of diet, exercise and lifestyle in the prevention and combating of Type 2 diabetes; hopes that the results of the study, due in three years, will produce a firm set of guidelines for sufferers and others; and urges the Government to help GPs and healthcare practitioners to offer regular diabetes tests and guidance for those at risk.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 1.