Take Action
You can do a lot to prevent diabetes.
Watch Your Weight
Studies have shown that losing just 7% of your body weight can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. For a person who weighs 200 pounds, 7% of their body weight is 14 pounds.
Eat Healthy
Eating healthy foods can help you control your weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol and prevent type 2 diabetes.
Get Active
Being physically active every day can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.