I saw this today on Eat Well – 5 Habits to Add to Your Day to Prevent Prediabetes—And 3 to Avoid, According to Dietitians: https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7944389/habits-to-help-prevent-prediabetes-and-habits-to-avoid/. Longer article.
Toby Amidor, M.S., RD, C.D.N., F.A.N.D. January 28, 2022
Registered dietitians weigh in on five healthy habits that can help prevent or delay prediabetes, and three unhealthy habits to avoid if you have prediabetes. Plus, we add tips to help you create healthy habits.
More than one in three Americans have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Having prediabetes can put you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The good news is, small lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and other chronic health problems. Here’s a look at five habits to add to your day and three to avoid in order to help prevent or even delay prediabetes.
1. Eat More Beans
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2. Increase Physical Activity
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3. Keep a Food Journal
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4. Eat More Vegetables
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5. Plan Your Meals
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Habits to Avoid
1. Being Sedentary
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2. Binge Drinking
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3. Not Getting Enough Sleep
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