How can I prevent myself from getting diabetes which runs in my family?!
Question:
How can I prevent myself from getting diabetes which runs in my family?
I don't drink much and don't eat much sugary stuff. Is diet the main way to prevent or is there something else I should be doing?
Additional Details1 week ago
i understand i may still get it, just wanting to give myself the best chance.
1 week ago
i understand i may still get it, just wanting to give myself the best chance.
Answers:
Okay, you want the best chance to avoid diabetes? No problem... don't be fooled (like I was) that sugar causes diabetes... it doesn't. Since you have the genetic predisposition for diabetes, the best advice I can give you is to adopt a lifestyle as if you ARE a diabetic. You need to adhere to a good diet, keep your weight down, and get plenty of exercise. There's compelling evidence out there that fat foods (particularly dairy products) have more to do with becoming diabetic than anything else. At any rate, science is slowly revealing that certain fats in our bodies cause insulin resistance (the precursor to type 2 diabetes), not sugar. Your best chance of avoiding diabetes is simple, stay lean and fit. Read my diabetes info page for more tips:
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