How can you prevent type 2 diabetes?
Between 78% and 83% of new type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthier lifestyle, including the following:
Losing weight: If you have overweight, losing just 5% of your body weight can help prevent type 2 diabetes. For someone who weighs 200 pounds, that would mean a 10-pound weight loss.
Moving more. Physical activity helps control blood sugar and weight while improving blood pressure and cholesterol—all risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. And you don’t need to hit the gym hard either. According to The National Institutes of Health, just 30 minutes of walking, or other low-intensity exercise daily, combined with a low-fat eating plan, reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%.
Eating healthily. To reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, pack your plate with non-starchy vegetables, fruit, lean protein, and whole grains as much as possible. Try to limit processed foods, trans fat, and sugary
drinks.
