Who Wants to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes?

Posted by admin in Prescription Diabetes Drugs on October 01st, 2010

Many people would love to avoid having type 2 diabetes, however many people are at risk, including African-Americans, Hispanics and couch potatoes along with people with high blood pressure.

Nationwide, there are nearly 24 million people with diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Another fifty-seven million are estimated to have pre-diabetes, a condition that increases the risk for diabetes.

83 percent of diabetics are also at higher risk for heart disease and for having a stroke

Diabetes is such a devastating disease that everyone should consider getting tested especially if you are overweight or at the age of 45, but unfortunately even children can get the disease.

Here are 5 lessons that you can learn to avoid type 2 Diabetes and stop them in their tracks.

1. Set a weight-loss goal. If you’re at high risk for diabetes, you may be able to prevent or even delay the disease by losing 5 percent to 7 percent of your body weight. Track your progress by weighing yourself each week and writing down the numbers.

2. Get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity at least 5 days a week; walking is the easiest and cheapest exercise for diabetes prevention.

3. Consider keeping a food diary and an exercise log. Use this log to record your progress.

4. Eat healthy. Reduce the number of calories you consume as well as your intake of saturated fats.

5. Stay motivated by exercising with friends and families or by joining an exercise group that all share the same goals.

Use these 5 tips to stay healthy, beat the disease and live a healthier and long life.

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