How To Prevent Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It occurs in both adults and children.

People who are overweight and/or have a family history of diabetes have an increased risk of becoming diabetic, but there are ways to prevent it.

Stay Active

Aerobic exercise and moderate weight training can help prevent diabetes. Start a regular fitness program and commit to being active on a daily basis.

Walk for 20-30 minutes or join a gym in town. The benefits are loss of body fat and a lower blood sugar level, an important step to preventing diabetes.

Change Your Diet

Avoid junk and heavily processed foods. Start eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. Whole grains help maintain blood sugar level. Some good whole grain foods are pasta, bread and breakfast cereal.

It is important to read the labels because the first listed ingredient should be one of the whole grains.

Eat balanced meals that have protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats. Large unhealthy meals raise sugar and insulin production!

Weight Control

Obesity increases the risk of getting diabetes. Lose the extra pounds that make insulin production more difficult. Try to lower your cholesterol level.

This promotes weight loss and decreases the risk of heart disease. Studies show that losing as little as 10 pounds can help prevent the onset of diabetes.

Keep a Journal To Help Track Habits

It is a good idea to keep track of what you eat and drink as well as how often you exercise. A journal will help you be aware of your habits and monitor your own progress.

Reduce Stress

Lowering your stress also lowers your body’s glucose level. Natural ways to decrease tension include yoga, progressive relaxation, and the support of loved ones.

Don’t sweat the small stuff and ask for help when you need it! Ignore and/or avoid toxic people.

Eliminate Soda

Soda is one of the largest sources of calories in the American diet! It is simply bad for you, and it is a lead contributor to obesity.

The sugar content is very high, and it has no nutritional value.

Drink water instead. Water has no calories and it cleanses the system.e are many natural ways to prevent it. Children and adults must stay active, eat healthy foods and avoid drinking sugary drinks.

Many schools across the US have gotten rid of soda machines because it is can be a factor in becoming diabetic.