Harvard Health Publishing And 3 Other Doctors Answer: How Can I Prevent Diabetes?
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Answered by Dr. Howard E. Lewine
M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA
The best ways to help prevent type 2 diabetes: Maintain a healthy weight, limit simple sugars and processed foods, exercise every day if possible, and stay physically active during the rest of the day. There is no proven way to prevent type 1 diabetes.
Answered by Dr. Manju Narayani
Doctor of Medicine (MD) · 10 years of experience · India
Diabetes is a chronic non communicable disease that is characterised by increased blood sugar levels. This is a metabolic disorder due to impaired secretion of insulin. This can be prevented by life style modification like having a low calorie diet, reducing the sugar intake and carbohydrates intake, maintaining a healthy weight, physical activity, avoiding junk food and fast food.
Answered by Dr. Gustavo Campos
Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil
The best way to prevent diabetes is to lower the likelihood of developing insulin resistance. It is critical to maintain a healthy body fat percentage, remain physically active, and eat a balanced diet.
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Answered by Dr. Ramandeep Kaur
Doctor of Medicine – MD · 9 years of experience · India
Diabetes can be prevented by leading a good healthy life style. This include regular physical exercises, proper dietary control, avoiding excess carbohydrates, eating green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, quitting smoking and alcohol.
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