The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has stated that up to 58 per cent of type 2 diabetes is preventable by adopting a healthy diet and increasing physical activity.
 
The key to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, even in those with predisposing genes, is to maintain a normal body weight and to exercise regularly. Regular exercise is about more than just weight loss, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle by the uptake of regular, moderate exercise and a balanced diet.
 
The ICLDC Diabetes Management approach to the treatment of diabetes allows for the highest levels of specialised patient care from lifestyle coaching to the management of serious complications that are often associated with the disease, including cardiovascular disease.
 
Early detection of pre-diabetes can lead to the prevention of diabetes, and with the implementation of lifestyle changes can greatly reduce the risk of related complications, including blindness, heart attack and stroke.
 
Good health maintenance is as simple and as smart as managing a balanced diet and taking some moderate, regular exercise.
 
Top Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle

• Avoid weight gain
• Exercise is very important –30-minutes of moderate exercise a day, five days per week
• Walking briskly for 30-minutes each day is effective in diabetes prevention
• A healthy diet is crucial – avoid excess of fried and sugar-filled foods