Tips to prevent Type 2 Diabetes

1. T Tiip ps s t to o P Pr re ev ve en nt t T Ty yp pe e 2 2 d diia ab be et te es s Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Uncontrolled cases can cause blindness, kidney failure, heart disease and other serious conditions. E Ea at t H He ea al lt th hy y D Di ie et t Eat more fruit, vegetables and high-fibre foods. Cut back on salt. E Ex xe er rc ci is se e r re eg gu ul la ar rl ly y Exercise increases the insulin sensitivity of your cells. So when you exercise, less insulin is required to keep your blood sugar levels under control. M Ma an na ag ge e y yo ou ur r w we ei ig gh ht t Excess visceral fat promotes inflammation and insulin resistance, which significantly increase the risk of diabetes R Re eg gu ul la ar r C Ch he ec ck k- -U Up ps s It’s a good idea to regularly check your blood glucose, blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. Q Qu ui it t s sm mo ok ki in ng g Smoking has been shown to cause or contribute to many serious health conditions, including heart disease C Cl li ic ck k H He er re e T To o K Kn no ow w M Mo or re e