Posted on August 12, 2011 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

Prevent Diabetes With These Lifestyle Changes

 

 

 

As seen in the latest issue of UPDATE from Independence Blue Cross, here are 7 changes that you can make in your life  that may help prevent diabetes:

  1. Understand your risk factors. These include obesity, family history of diabetes, hypertension, a low HDL cholesterol level, being over the age of 45, etc
  2. Take a diagnosis of pre-diabetes seriously .
  3. Get at least 7 hours of sleep .
  4. Lose weight. This is THE most important lifestyle change to reduce your risk.
  5. Eat Right.
  6. Stay Active.
  7. Stop Smoking.

 

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