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Reduce Your Risk Of Developing Type II Diabetes
By
Melissa B. Rayn
At least 10 million Americans are at risk for type II diabetes,
many of them will develop the disease at some point in their lives.
Is it possible to prevent diabetes, especially if your medical
professional has already diagnosed you with pre diabetes? Yes, you
can prevent or at the very least delay onset of type II diabetes
with proper nutrition and exercise.
According to a study by the National Institute of Health people
with an increased risk for type II diabetes can prevent or delay the
onset of diabetes by losing 5 to 7 percent of their body weight
through exercise and proper nutrition.
Losing 5 to 7 percent of your body weight really isn’t that much
considering what an improvement it can bring to your health. If you
currently weigh 160 pounds, you would need to lose between 8 and 11
pounds. If you were weighing in at 200 pounds, you would only need
to lose between 10 and 14 pounds to see a major improvement in your
blood sugar levels.
Get started by cutting out some of the high calorie foods in your
diet and substituting them with fresh produce and lean meat. Eat an
apple instead of a candy bar or a small bag of chips as a snack.
Bake your chicken instead of frying it and replace the heavy cream
in your coffee with skim milk. Small changes will go a long over
time.
Since we are talking about small changes, let’s look at how you
can easily incorporate a little bit of exercise each day. Ideally
you want to aim for 30 minutes of daily exercise. This can be as
simple as taking a 30-minute walk at lunch or walking around the
block in the morning and when you get home from work in the
afternoon. Go for a bike ride through the neighborhood, or pedal on
your stationary bike while you watch your favorite TV show. Remember
every little bit of exercise will help in diabetes prevention.
Start with a few small changes and make them a habit. Before you
know it you will have lost 5, 10 or 15 pounds and will have
dramatically decreased your risk of developing type II diabetes.
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