Prevention of Diabetes

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You may be at risk of developing type II diabetes if it runs in your family or if you are overweight and donâ€™t get a lot of exercise. The best thing you can do to try and prevent diabetes is to have a healthy diet and take regular exercise.

A healthy diet is one that is low in saturated fat, salt and sugary snacks and drinks. Try to have regular meals throughout the day to keep your blood sugar level constant and eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day. Stop smoking and reduce your alcohol intake. If you have diabetes, you can still eat foods such as chocolate and sweets as long as you keep your overall diet healthy.

Ideally you should take thirty minutes of exercise at least three times a week. However, regular exercise does not have to be a chore; you can make sure you keep active by walking instead of taking the bus and using the stairs instead of the lift.