How to prevent Diabetes naturally

 In less than a century, our way of life has changed radically, for the better... but also for the worse. Globalization and the emergence of consumer society have brought with them stress, lack of exercise and junk food (that notorious unhealthy food)… all habits that have proven to be risk factors for type 2 diabetes, the development of which they can promote. Fortunately, the disease can be prevented naturally

Pay attention to a healthy and balanced diet

The first way to naturally prevent the development of diabetes is to eat a healthy and varied diet . Although diabetes can be linked to genetic predisposition, it can also be caused by various environmental factors. This includes nutrition.

A number of behavioural patterns can therefore help reduce the risk of the disease. The aim of changing your diet is to naturally regulate your blood sugar level (i.e. the glucose content in the blood) and at the same time get your body weight under control. The exact composition of a healthy diet obviously depends on the individual profile and physical activity. But there are rough indications: The main thing is to reduce the consumption of fats (of animal or plant origin) and to avoid heavily sweetened drinks and foods (sweets, cakes, sweets, etc.) as well as heavily salted products. In general, it is helpful to eat a diet consisting primarily of fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. 

It is also important to pay attention to regular meals: you should get into the habit of eating at fixed times and avoid snacks.

Avoid sedentary activities

The connection between diabetes and lack of exercise has long been proven: diabetes is most common in urban areas and among people who exercise the least.

And not without reason: a sedentary lifestyle leads to an imbalance between the sugar present in the blood and the body's actual sugar consumption. Sugar is an energy that is used to be “burned” quickly by the organism. If it is not consumed, it is stored in the form of fat.

Regular exercise is therefore crucial to naturally regulate the glucose content in the organism and boost the effect of insulin. It can be enough to slightly change your own habits. For example, you can walk to nearby places instead of driving.

Avoid Smoking and Alcohol consumption

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to prevent the onset of diabetes or prediabetes. Certain risk factors should be avoided.

This particularly applies to alcohol, which turns out to be a particularly sugary drink (sugar and diabetes do not mix well). But it also applies to smoking, which contributes to insulin insensitivity: nicotine has a blood sugar-increasing effect (it can increase the glucose content in the blood).

Stress, an irregular daily routine and lack of sleep are also factors that can influence the development of diabetes. It is therefore crucial to ensure sufficient relaxation. Certain activities such as yoga or meditation can help reduce stress and regain a calmer sleep pattern.

In order to prevent diabetes naturally, you should, above all, strive for a lifestyle that is healthier for your organism. It is important to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly, watch your weight and avoid consuming products that are harmful to the body (tobacco, alcohol, etc.).