Association between residential greenness and risks of diabetic complications among individuals with type 2 diabetes and the roles of healthy lifestyle behaviors

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• Residential greenness significantly reduces the risks of diabetic complications, indicating a crucial protective effect.
• Individuals with higher exposure to green spaces exhibit lower rates of complications like neuropathy and retinopathy.
• Observational analysis utilized data from health records of type 2 diabetes individuals to assess complications and lifestyle behaviors.
• Findings may enhance public health strategies promoting greenery and healthy lifestyles to mitigate diabetes effects.