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Participation in Special Olympics reduces the rate for developing diabetes in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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By Meghann Lloyd, Viviene A. Temple, John Foley, Sharyn Yeatman
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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have very high rates of diabetes. This study found a 15% rate reduction in diabetes for adults with IDD who participate in Special Olympics, compared to adults with IDD who do not participate, over a period of up to 20 years. Special Olympics is a relatively low-cost intervention (compared to the cost of treating diabetes), and our results indicate there is a significant health promoting effect to participation.
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