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Diabetes prevention: 5 tips for taking control
1. Get more physical activity
2. Get plenty of fiber
3. Go for whole grains
4. Lose extra weight
5. Skip fad diets and just make healthier choices
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1. Lose extra weight
2. Be more physically active
3. Eat healthy plant foods
4. Eat healthy fats
5. Skip fad diets and make healthier choices
When to see your doctor
5. Skip fad diets and just make healthier choices
Low-carb diets, the glycemic index diet or other fad diets may help you lose weight at first. But their effectiveness at preventing diabetes and their long-term effects aren't known. And by excluding or strictly limiting a particular food group, you may be giving up essential nutrients and often craving such foods. Instead, make variety and portion control part of your healthy-eating plan.
