Lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of diabetes

The fact that more than 422 million people all around the globe are fighting diabetes is devastating. If you still haven’t learned more about how to prevent diabetes, continue reading this article because we will share important advice and information with you.

Although diabetes type 1 is usually in our genetics, diabetes type 2 is affecting more and more people in their mid ages just because of their lifestyle.

Do these changes to reduce the risk of getting diabetes:

 

Less sugar and cutting on refined carbs. The first and most important thing you can do is to change your diet for a bit. Of course, eating too much sugar isn’t healthy. What about refined carbs? Your body recognizes them as plain sugar as well. Therefore, be sure not only to cut on sweets and sugary drinks but also on bread and pastry.

Yes, fruit is healthy, but you shouldn’t exaggerate its intake as well. Two bananas per day are just enough sugar.

Working out. No one says that you must become a professional athlete to reduce the risk of diabetes, yet you must find at least one physical activity you enjoy. Once you enjoy getting that physical activity, you’ll do it more often. Taking a long walk is fine as well, if you are not a fan of sports, or if you’re out of endurance. Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity 3 times per week.

 

Water should become your first choice. When we talk about beverages, you must know that nothing can replace water. Averagely, people must drink at least 1.5 l of water per day.

 

Think about losing those few extra pounds. It’s no secret that people who struggle with obesity have higher chances of getting diabetes. Be honest with yourself – do you have a few extra pounds? Think about getting rid of them. Actually, if you just follow our advice mentioned above, that will happen naturally.

 

Smoking must become a thing of the past. Not only food is connected with diabetes, but also some harmful habits, like smoking. Already tried to stop smoking but it wasn’t successful? Don’t worry, the most important thing is not to give up. It’s highly recommended to seek professional help when it comes to quitting smoking once and for all.

Sedentary lifestyle. Today, it seems like everyone is sitting too much on a daily basis. We work in the offices, we go home and watch TV… How does that affect your body? Of course, it’s not healthy. Remind yourself about our second fact on this list.

 

Portion sizes. It’s always a good idea to get smaller portions than 2 larger meals throughout the day. Learn how to control your portions. Remember – you should be 70% full after you finish that meal.

 

Low-Carb-Diet. If you are willing to change your habits, it’s always highly recommended to try a low-carb diet. Many people all around the globe swear by this eating plan. The best thing about it is that it won’t only help you reduce your chances of getting diabetes, but it’s capable of making your entire body stronger and fight other health conditions.

As you can see, it’s not that hard. Actually, we should all implement these advice and live a healthier lifestyle in general.

 

Which of these habits will you try to implement in your lifestyle?

How much do you know about diabetes?