“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” We have all heard this old adage a few times, and it is certainly true – especially when it comes to Type 2 Diabetes. Unfortunately, Type 1 Diabetes, (also known as Juvenile Diabetes) is not preventable because it is either genetic or it is a defect in the pancreas.
With the ever growing market of fast foods and high-fat, high-salt and high-sugar foods in North America today, it can seem impossible to prevent Diabetes, but it is possible. All it really takes is a healthier lifestyle and regular exercise to prevent Diabetes. If you already have Diabetes, following these rules can certainly prevent the disease from getting worse than it already is.
Sometimes Type 2 Diabetes cannot be preventable because the pancreas stops producing enough insulin, but Type 2 is not quite as serious as Type 1 because there is usually no need for outside insulin injections. However, even though these varieties of Type 2 Diabetes isn’t necessarily preventable, but if you are still able to follow a healthier lifestyle and a regular exercise routine, you should be able to keep your Diabetes to a bare minimum.
Doctors, Scientists and Nutritionists all agree that obesity is one of the main causes of Type 2 Diabetes in North America to date. If you are obese, it would be best to consult you doctor about it and try your best to follow a healthy diet so as to reduce the risk of contracting Type 2 Diabetes. It is always so sad to hear that a friend or family member discovers that they have Diabetes when it could have been prevented all along. Don’t run the risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Remember, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” There is no cure for Diabetes of any type, so prevention of any kind is worth its weight in gold.