4. Switch to Healthier Meats
Consumption of red meat – and especially processed red meat like sausage, hot dogs, and bacon – is linked with higher incidence of type II diabetes. While occasionally indulging in high-quality, unprocessed, grass-fed red meat is certainly okay, consider making leaner options, like chicken, turkey, and fish, your staples.
5. Lose Weight – Healthfully
Being overweight or obese is the most important risk factor when it comes to diabetes. Multiple studies have shown, however, that individuals at risk for diabetes can dramatically lower their risk just by losing a few pounds. The key is to do so in a healthy manner.
Rather than trying the crash diets that celebrities swear by, try to make long-term, small changes, one step at a time. Reach for a piece of fruit instead of a cookie; make a healthy dinner at home instead of stopping for takeout. These small decisions can go a very long way in helping you lose weight.
6. Have a Drink
This one really is easy – it turns out that moderate consumption of alcohol may actually lower your risk of developing diabetes. Moderate is the key word, of course: consuming a lot of alcohol can raise your risk.
That said, a glass of wine with dinner every now and then is an enjoyable indulgence and might just improve your health in the long run.
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- https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/checkup-america/small-steps.html
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- https://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=209729
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- https://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/preventing-type-2-diabetes