Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Prevention Of Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes can be prevented. However, the same healthy lifestyle choices that contribute to treat pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes help prevent them.

Eat healthy foods. Choose foods low in fat and calories. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Try a variety to prevent boredom.

Exercise more. The goal for 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day. Take a brisk walk every day. Cycling. Swimming laps. If you do not fit a long workout, break it into smaller sessions spread throughout the day.

Lose excess pounds. If you are overweight, losing 5 percent of their body weight - for example, 10 pounds (4.5 kg), if you weigh 200 pounds (90.7 kg) - can reduce the risk of diabetes. To maintain your weight in a healthy range, focus on permanent changes in eating habits and exercise. Motivate yourself by remembering the benefits of losing weight as a healthy heart, more energy and improved self-esteem.

Sometimes medication is an option too. Oral diabetes drugs such as metformin (Glucophage) can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes - but healthy lifestyle choices remain essential.

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