How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

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Every day we make decisions that affect our health. Follow these five important steps to make your lifestyle healthier and to start preventing or reducing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes:

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1. Maintaining a healthy  weight 

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• Include a good balance of activity and healthy diet

• Talk to your healthcare provider about what a healthy weight is for you.

• Learn how to calculate your body mass index

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2. Eat a healthy and balanced diet

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• Eat a diet with lots of variety

• Eat 5 to 10 fruits and vegetables a day.

• Eats more fiber

• Eat less fat and salt

• Limit the amount of alcohol you drink

• Select the appropriate serving sizes
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3. Ensuring regular physical activity

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• Stay active for at least 30 minutes every day.

• Include activities that build endurance, strength, and flexibility

• Find activities you enjoy that include your family

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4. Do not smoke

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• If you smoke, it’s never too late to quit.

• Avoid secondhand smoke

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5. Keep your health under control
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• Get enough sleep and rest

• Be active: Physical activity is a great way to reduce stress

• Control high blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose

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IF YOU ALREADY HAVE DIABETES:

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Leading a healthy lifestyle is also very important for preventing or delaying complications from diabetes.

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Government of Canada. [2008]. How To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Canada.ca. Recuperado de:https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/chronic-diseases/diabetes/prevent-type-2-diabetes.html