Practical Ways to Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes has no known specific prevention method. However, certain immune markers may help predict its onset. Type 2 diabetes makes up most diabetes cases worldwide and can often be prevented or delayed. Maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active and eating a balanced diet can lower the risk. Choose more whole grains, fibre-rich foods, nuts, fish and healthy vegetable oils. Cutting back on sugary drinks, red meat and foods high in saturated fat may also help. Avoiding tobacco is important because smoking raises the risk of diabetes and related complications. Urbanisation, ageing populations and changes in diet and lifestyle are also contributing to the growing burden of diabetes.

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