Diabetes Prevention

  • Diabetes
    Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder in which the body has difficulty regulating its blood glucose or blood sugar level.  The burden of diabetes is increasing globally, particularly in developing countries. While the causes are complex, but the increase is in large part due to rapid increases in overweight, including obesity and physical inactivity. There is good evidence that a large proportion of cases of diabetes and its complications can be prevented by a healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco.
Submitted by PatientsEngage on 1 November 2015

Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented but onset of Type 2 diabetes in most cases may be prevented by watching your diet, managing your weight and changing your lifestyle. At the very least the progression of Type 2 diabetes can be managed.

Simple steps to prevent Type 2 Diabetes

  • Shed the pounds! Lose weight and maintain a healthy BMI to prevent risk of Type 2 Diabetes 
  • Get moving! A daily cardiovascular exercise regime of minimum 30-40 minutes is most beneficial.
  • Watch what you eat! A diet low in carbohydrates, sugar, fatty & processed foods is increasing becoming the choice for a healthy lifestyle.
  • Reduce alcohol intake! An occasional glass of wine is known to be helpful but nothing more.
  • Kick the butt! Quitting smoking is known to significantly reduce risk of diabetes and heart conditions. 
  • Unwind! Keep stress at bay by using relaxation techniques such as yoga, deep breathing, meditation etc.

See this in an infographic: 6 Easy Ways to Prevent Diabetes

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