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Diabetes prevention: 5 tips for taking control
1. Get more physical activity
2. Get plenty of fiber
3. Go for whole grains
4. Lose extra weight
5. Skip fad diets and just make healthier choices
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1. Lose extra weight
2. Be more physically active
3. Eat healthy plant foods
4. Eat healthy fats
5. Skip fad diets and make healthier choices
When to see your doctor
2. Be more physically active
There are many benefits to regular physical activity. Exercise can help you:
- Lose weight
- Lower your blood sugar
- Boost your sensitivity to insulin — which helps keep your blood sugar within a normal range
Goals for most adults to promote weight loss and maintain a healthy weight include:
- Aerobic exercise. Aim for 30 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise — such as brisk walking, swimming, biking or running — on most days for a total of at least 150 minutes a week.
- Resistance exercise. Resistance exercise — at least 2 to 3 times a week — increases your strength, balance and ability to maintain an active life. Resistance training includes weightlifting, yoga and calisthenics.
- Limited inactivity. Breaking up long bouts of inactivity, such as sitting at the computer, can help control blood sugar levels. Take a few minutes to stand, walk around or do some light activity every 30 minutes.
