Education: Prevention
Diabetes prevention is proven, possible, and powerful. Studies show that people at high risk for type 2 diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of the disease by losing just 5 to 7 percent of their body weight through a moderate diet and exercise. The best approach for avoiding serious complications is to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in the first place.
Recommended Activities
- Understanding Risk Factors
These resources examine the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes and include materials in English and in Spanish.
- Promoting Improved Nutrition, Physical
Activity and Weight Management
The following tools and resources describe the importance of eating well, exercising and maintaining an appropriate weight in order to reduce health risks and avoid serious complications.
- Understanding Pre-Diabetes
These materials can help individuals understand the basics about pre-diabetes, their risks, and what they can do to prevent or avoid developing the disease.- What is Pre-diabetes?
- Associated Conditions: Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, and Metabolic Syndrome
- Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Spanish and English Versions
- It's Not Too Late to Prevent Diabetes
- Get Real: You Don't Have to Knock Yourself Out to Prevent Diabetes
- Take These Small Steps Now to Prevent Diabetes