Diabetes Prevention
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Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes mellitus is a condition which results from a lack of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas.
To prevent this:
*Avoid refined sugar, honey and the excessive intake of sweets and simple carbohydrates, fats and salt.
*If overweight, reduce weight.
*Exercise regularly. Aerobic exercises (e.g., cycling, jogging, vigorous sports, swimming, brisk walking), decrease the risk of heart disease and helps control your weight and helps the body to maximize the effect of insulin.
If you have a family history of diabetes and you are over 40 years, have your blood checked for sugar 2 hours after a good meal. You should repeat this every year or two as many people have diabetes for years without feeling ill.
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