Why any particular person gets diabetes isn’t completely known. Complicating the situation is the fact that there are different types of the disease, though Type 1 and Type 2 are the most common. Of those, Type 2 accounts for about 90% of cases.

Individuals at risk for diabetes and those already suffering from it are lucky because many lifestyle choices can help prevent or control the condition. Of course, factors like genetics are not alterable, but healthy lifestyle changes can benefit even people with a genetic risk for diabetes.

Obesity is a significant risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes. Although some individuals are more genetically prone to obesity than others, lifestyle choices play a significant role in most obesity. With proper diet and exercise, BMI (Body Mass Index) can be lowered.

People with a BMI of 27 or higher can be at high risk for diabetes. Keep in mind that a high BMI does not always indicate obesity. Pregnant women and highly muscular people may have a high BMI without being truly obese, so people with high BMI’s should be examined for other indicators of obesity.

Fat storage as well as obesity plays a role in the risk of diabetes. The tendency to store fat around the waist significantly raises the risk of diabetes. Where people store fat is genetically influenced, but fortunately it can still be controlled with diet and exercise.

In multiple ways, exercise plays a significant role in the control of diabetes. High blood pressure is a risk factor for diabetes, but exercise lowers blood pressure. Glucose levels are a key factor in contracting diabetes and regular exercise helps keep them under control. In addition, regular exercise helps lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol; a high level of bad cholesterol is another risk factor for diabetes.

Of course, exercise is not really “magic,” it is a choice and so is diet. These healthy lifestyle choices can give you power over diabetes. Even if you are at high risk for diabetes or already have the condition, you have some ways to control it.

Julia Hanf author of the book How To Play the Diabetes Diet Game and Win
Through a real life crisis Julia figured out how to live diabetes free.
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