Preventing or Delaying Diabetes

Believe it or not, but you can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes Type 2. According to the National Diabetes Prevention Program, it has been shown that people at high risk can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes by losing 5 to 7 percent of their body weight. These are a few ideas to help you get started, some I use at work to prevent myself from eating junk food.

1. Drink a glass of water before each meal, and sip water all day. It will cut your appetite and keep you hydrated.

2. Walk, walk, walk. One of the bad parts of pharmacy is that I tend to stand in one spot all day. So, whenever I can, I stretch, and maybe talk a quick walk around the store.

3. I like to nosh all day, so snack smart. I eat peanuts, pretzels, cheese etc. Find something you like and stay away from the junk food.

4. Here's a good rule, that I never follow: Don't eat after 7pm. OK, I can't go to bed without my ice cream.

5. Find a workout buddy. Someone who will go for a walk with you, even if's it your dog.

Do you have any ideas that have worked really well for you. E-mail me and I'll share them.