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Preventing Diabetes: Is It Possible and How?
Published: Dec 18, 2023
Diabetes is a rising epidemic, but prevention might be within reach. Learn how you can take steps to reduce your risk.
Understanding Your Risk
Several factors influence your risk for diabetes, including genetics, lifestyle, and existing health conditions. While you can't change your genetics, being aware of your family history can help you understand your risk better. Lifestyle choices like diet and exercise play a significant role in prevention, especially for Type 2 diabetes.
Lifestyle Changes That Help
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is key to lowering your diabetes risk. This includes maintaining a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and engaging in regular physical activity. These changes not only help in managing weight but also improve your body's insulin sensitivity.
The Role of Early Screening
Early screening for diabetes can identify prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Detecting prediabetes early allows for interventions that can delay or even prevent the onset of full-blown diabetes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, especially Type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes.
Yes, it can increase the risk, but lifestyle changes can help mitigate it.
A healthy diet and regular exercise are effective in reducing risk.
Yes, it helps in identifying prediabetes for early intervention.
Wrapping Up
Taking proactive steps can greatly reduce your risk of developing diabetes.
References
- American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee. 2. Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Diabetes Care 2024; 47:S20.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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