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Fruits and whole grains
Eat healthy foods to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Eating fruits, whole grains and vegetables are essential part of a healthy lifestyle diet. - 2). Start a physical activity regimen if you are not active. Start gradually with at least 30 minutes daily of moderate physical activity, such as a brisk walk, a bike ride or lap swimming. The 30 minutes can always be broken into smaller exercise segments if you don't have the time.
- 3). Lose excess weight, as this will lower your risk of acquiring Type 2 diabetes.
- 4). Visit your doctor to determine your risk level to developing Type 2 diabetes. If you are high risk or pre-diabetic, your doctor can determine if you need to start a regimen to delay or prevent diabetes.
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Cigarettes increase your risk.
Keep a handle on your health issues and keep them in check to minimize your risks to developing Type 2 diabetes. Besides being overweight, there are other health problems that put you at risk to develop diabetes. These include high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure and high blood glucose levels. - 6). Get more involved in your health especially if you suffer from glucose intolerance or pre-diabetes. A recent NIH study shows that by using the prescription drug Metformin, with lifestyle and diet changes, you can prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
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Medications can help.
Keep abreast of developments in the medical field. A National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases funded study showed that a certain protein revived the pancreas' ability to release insulin. This research is still in the early testing phase.
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