There is no known way of preventing
type 1 diabetes. However for type 2 diabetes, recent study done has shown that
people with pre-diabetes can prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.
The key is in making healthy lifestyle changes. This include making changes in
their diet, increase level of physical activity, quit smoking and reduce intake
of alcohol.
Changes in ones lifestyle is an important step towards
diabetes prevention ! Regular exercise is an important step towards the
prevention of type 2 diabetes. It is never too late to make the changes. For
those willing to make the necessary changes, they may even be able to return
their blood glucose level to the normal level.
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Some medications may delay the
prevention of diabetes but research has shown that diet and exercise worked
better.
Study has shown that lifestyle
changes worked wonders in reducing risk of developing diabetes by as much as 70%
!
List of lifestyle changes for diabetes
prevention:
Increase physical activity About
30 minutes a day of physical activity, 5 days a week. These include brisk
walking, dancing, park your car further away from your office or stores, get up
and stretch during TV commercials, walk around the house while you are on the
phone etc.
Control
your weight within a healthy range This is especially important if one is overweight. Reducing your weight
will also result in healthier heart, more energy as well as improved
self-esteem.
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Healthy diet Look for whole grain
food including various types of bread, pasta products and cereals. Go for a
balanced diet which is low in simple sugars and fat but high in complex
carbohydrates and fiber. Include a variety of fruits and vegetables as part of
your diet. Limit intake of sweets and desserts. Reduce fried food and instead
opt for baked or broiled food.
Other more obvious ones are quit
smoking and reduce intake of alcohol.
