i dunno.. been type two since I was 29.. that happend because I gained 25 lbs with first gestation. both mom and grandma were type 2. I am stilll holding normal weight for my age...still remaing type 2 according to my readings...It will be what ever the study says...I am actucally at the weight that I should be for a female 55. I take in approx 1500 calories per day. BTW, I hate sugar and anything related.