ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with proven, achievable lifestyle changes-such as losing a small amount of weight and getting more physically active-even if you’re at high risk.

Detailed explanation-2: -Being sedentary is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. It is important to remember that even if you do the recommended amount of exercise per week you can still have a sedentary lifestyle. This is because being sedentary is different to being physically inactive.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eating healthy foods that are lower in carbs, added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium (salt) will be key to managing your blood sugar. You can work with a diabetes care and education specialist to make a meal plan that works for you.

Detailed explanation-4: -Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable by taking several simple steps: keeping weight under control, exercising more, eating a healthy diet, and not smoking. Yet it is clear that the burden of behavior change cannot fall entirely on individuals.