In America, obesity has been declared as an epidemic. Alarming as this is, there is another disease that is beginning to afflict a large number of people nationwide. Diabetes is a growing health problem, in fact reported cases of it have shot up dramatically and it appears that the situation is getting worse. According to a U.S. Government report, there are now 24 million Americans or a full 8% of the country’s population suffering from this difficult disease. Clearly, there is another epidemic on the rise in America.

A published report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that those numbers show an increase of 3 million people developing the disease in a period of only two years. To add to the bad news, there are at present about 57 million Americans who are suffering from pre-diabetes.

Nutrition experts strongly advise those people who are almost but not quite diabetic to make immediate changes. According to them being proactive will help lower one’s risk for diabetes, however it is vital that people know if they are at risk for diabetes or not.

Exercise is probably the best way to lower one’s risk for diabetes. Lack of exercise is in fact one of the most common reasons why people become afflicted with all sorts of health problems and unsurprisingly, it is also an important part of the treatments for these same problems. Regular exercise helps control blood glucose, lower blood pressure and improve blood cholesterol level. A cardiovascular conditioning workout such as walking or jogging can help reduce one’s risk for stroke and heart disease. For people suffering from diabetes, exercise can increase flexibility, improve blood circulation and enable them to make effective use of insulin. Recent research shows that any form of exercise can improve blood glucose control.

According to experts in nutrition, people who know that they are at risk for developing diabetes should start making changes in the way they eat as well as in the amount of exercise they get. If they do not engage in any form of exercise at all, then they should start doing so.

The American Diabetes Association says that with just a small reduction in weight, diabetics can already benefit from having a lowered resistance to insulin and reduced blood glucose levels. In addition to exercise, diabetics who follow a healthy meal plan especially designed for them may also experience improved health.

For sufferers as well as those at risk for diabetes, nutrition experts recommend a diet that includes lean meats, fish, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. A diet plan that includes a healthy combination of these foods combined with regular moderate intensity exercise can help one lower his or her risk for diabetes and lose weight at the same time.

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