• Maintain a healthy body weight ... One of the leading causes of diabetes is obesity, so keeping a healthy weight for your height is vital.
    Maintain a healthy body weight ... One of the leading causes of diabetes is obesity, so keeping a healthy weight for your height is vital.
  • Move more ... Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five or more times a week. Walking is great.
    Move more ... Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five or more times a week. Walking is great.
  • Right fuel ... Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fresh vegetables, while avoiding fried and sugary foods.
    Right fuel ... Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fresh vegetables, while avoiding fried and sugary foods.
  • Quit smoking ... Stopping smoking won’t just be helpful in preventing diabetes, it will do wonders for your overall health – and the health of those around you.
    Quit smoking ... Stopping smoking won’t just be helpful in preventing diabetes, it will do wonders for your overall health – and the health of those around you.
  • Get checked ... If you are at risk of developing diabetes, have regular check-ups with your doctor.
    Get checked ... If you are at risk of developing diabetes, have regular check-ups with your doctor.

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5 ways to prevent diabetes

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Maintain a healthy body weight

One of the leading causes of diabetes is obesity, so keeping a healthy weight for your height is vital.

Move more

Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five or more times a week. Walking is great.

Right fuel

Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fresh vegetables, while avoiding fried and sugary foods.

Quit smoking

Stopping smoking won’t just be helpful in preventing diabetes, it will do wonders for your overall health – and the health of those around you.

Get checked

If you are at risk of developing diabetes, have regular check-ups with your doctor.

Diabetes