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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
When to see your doctor
The American Diabetes Association recommends routine screening with diagnostic tests for type 2 diabetes for all adults age 45 or older and for the following groups:
- People younger than 45 who are overweight or obese and have one or more risk factors associated with diabetes
- Women who have had gestational diabetes
- People who have been diagnosed with prediabetes
- Children who are overweight or obese and who have a family history of type 2 diabetes or other risk factors
Share your concerns about diabetes prevention with your doctor. He or she will appreciate your efforts to prevent diabetes and may offer additional suggestions based on your medical history or other factors.
