Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
Can diabetes be prevented?
Many cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented by making lots of small changes to your diet and lifestyle. A record number of people in Saudi Arabia are living with type 2 diabetes and this figure is only set to increase. This means that many more people will experience the complications associated with diabetes which can have serious impacts on your health.
If you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the good news is that by learning more about it and implementing small changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can prevent it from occurring in the first place.
Am I at risk?
The first step to type 2 diabetes prevention is to find out what your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is. Taking action now will make all the difference to your health in the years ahead.
Losing Weight
This can feel really daunting to start with but there are many tools and resources to help with weight management. Click to find out more about what help is available to help you with weight management.
Physical activity
Increasing your activity levels and spending less time sitting down is key to preventing type 2 diabetes. Where to begin can be an overwhelming thought for some but moving more each day will help you to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight.
Improving your diet
Eating a healthy balanced diet can help you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If you’ve found out that you’re at risk of developing diabetes, your food choices can make a big difference in helping you reduce your risk.
