Diabetes is one of the most common diseases that plague people in America. It can be tough to know what you can do to prevent it because everything out there says something different and contradictory. We’re going to take a look at some things that have been found to help reduce your risk for diabetes, so you’ll have some concrete information about how you can better protect yourself from this serious health issue. So let’s get into it!
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Drink More Water
This one sounds like such a no-brainer that we often forget how important it is until it’s too late. Dehydration has been linked with several different health problems including Type II Diabetes. When our bodies become dehydrated they go into survival mode by storing excess glucose (sugar) instead of burning it off or keeping it out of your bloodstream where it could potentially cause damage. Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day so that you can keep your body hydrated, healthy, and happy!
Eat More Fiber
Unfortunately, diets like Atkins and other low-carb regimens are still all-too-popular even though they’ve been shown to do more harm than good over time. Eating tons of meat increases your risk for heart disease, colon cancer, kidney problems, etc., but that doesn’t mean you can’t eat carbs! Eating lots of high fiber foods like whole grains (not refined), fruits/vegetables is a great way boost your blood glucose control naturally while also improving insulin sensitivity. It’s not an easy fix by any means but it definitely helps if done right!
Exercise More Often
Regular exercise reduces your risk for all kinds of diseases including diabetes by improving circulation throughout your entire body – greatly reducing chances that either type will develop. Exercise also battles weight gain, another factor closely tied to both types of diabetes (and something many people attempt to avoid when trying to treat their symptoms!). Finding an activity that matches with what you enjoy doing makes it much easier for most people to start exercising regularly so that’s a great first step.
Sleep More
While you might not think something as simple and basic as sleeping can play a huge role in whether or not someone develops diabetes. It actually has far more impact than most people realize. When we don’t get enough sleep our insulin sensitivity goes down because our bodies aren’t able to do their job effectively. This puts us at a much higher risk for both types of diabetes over time! Shoot for eight hours every night so your body is properly rested when it comes to fighting off disease naturally.
Eat Healthy Fats
This is another thing you’ve probably heard a million times, but it’s important so we’ll say it again: while butter and other high-fat foods definitely do have their place in our diets (hello avocados!), We need to be careful not to overdo them. Diets that are very low fat or even no fat at all tend to increase your risk for type one diabetes. The lack of essential fatty acids can weaken your immune system over time. By eating healthy fats like olive oil instead of fried food/butter etc., you’re committing yourself towards improving your health overall!
Eat Breakfast Every Morning
Eating breakfast is also important for both types of diabetes because not eating in the morning makes your blood sugar levels dip instead of rising during the day. That’s why it’s smart to eat something every morning (even if it isn’t much). Just don’t forget to try and include lean protein or fiber-rich carbs like whole-grain toast or cereal with low-fat milk for best results. This will help prevent spikes in insulin production after meals instead of having too much circulating around which can increase risk factors.
