Prevention: A Big Deal
For those prone to the most common type of diabetes, type 2 diabetes, should note that prevention is a big deal.
According to statistics from the American Diabetes Association and the International Diabetes Federation, “almost 21 million Americans and 230 million people all over the world, are affected with type 2 diabetes. Experts of the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that diabetes would affect more than 48 million people by 2050.”
They urge the patients not to be scared, rather, they should improve their lifestyle, as a big step toward preventing diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association suggests five tips, which are:
- Lose the extra weight.
- Turn away from fad diets.
- Take plenty of fiber.
- Go for whole grains.
- Increase physical activity.
November 10 2010 05:25 am | Tips