Can I prevent Diabetes?
Staying active and healthy, and
eating well is the best prevention against diabetes
Some risk factors for diabetes – such
as age, ethnic background, and family history – cannot be changed. But
others can, and studies in various countries have shown diabetes can
often be prevented through a healthy lifestyle.
What can you do to help
prevent diabetes?
Ø
Avoiding obesity by maintaining a healthy weight,
Ø
Making lifestyle changes by
·
following a healthy eating plan
– download
a healthy eating plan
·
doing regular physical activity
–
download a physical activity plan
·
not smoking
·
having regular health checks.
If you are concerned you may have
diabetes, please see your doctor for a blood glucose level check.
F