With adequate awareness and precautions, one can always head a normal and lively life with Diabetes. Be cautious and never delay the treatment of Type II diabetes, as if it is ignored it can lead to critical complications. It affects kidney, heart and eyes if left untreated.

‘Diabetic Foot’ is a severe complication of diabetes so an additional care of feet is required to prevent it. Diabetes impairs blood circulation of feet causing a feeling of numbness. The feet become more susceptible to wounds and with untreated diabetes a minor cut may expand into a severe problem that might lead to a loss of limb.

Prevention is better than cure. As per the American Diabetic Association, if you can postpone the onset of diabetes, the complications you might face due to the disease can also be postponed. Keep an eye on your weight, as it is the first step to control start of diabetes. Take healthy diet, watch your weight and get to know the sugar and fat content of eatables before you make a menu for yourself. Take precautions in your day to day life by moving to sugar free colas, substitute whole grains to processed food diet, taking only prescribed fats and consuming lots of water. This will help you to shed off weight and be healthier. A little weight loss also makes a big difference to your blood glucose levels.

Watch your carbohydrate and sugar intake are especially important if you have a history of diabetes in your family. Not all carbohydrates are bad for you. Try to cut out the refined carbohydrates such as sugars and fats. Eating balanced and regular meals will help in keeping a healthy weight. You may find by eating three regular meals a day, and small nutritional snacks in-between meals, you will feel fuller, and will help overcome the urge to binge on sweet treats.

As per the recommendations of the American Diabetes Foundation, make exercise an intrinsic part of your daily life if you want to delay diabetes. Research has proved that even small walks per day helps maintains a good metabolic rate in your body thus controlling weight and reducing the entrance of diabetes in your life. Be more careful, if diabetes is in your genes; walk at least five times a week for 30 minutes a day. Start slowly; gradually you’ll build up the stamina for longer walks. Once you start walking, you will feel better and will make it an important part of your daily routine.

A high blood sugar level during pregnancy called gestational diabetes makes such women more prone to Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes at an older age. These women and those people with diabetes as a hereditary trait must test it regularly. These people come in high-risk category and must detect their problem early before it turns into more complications.

So it’s advised for all the people who don’t want to be diabetic or suffer from any lifestyle induced disease to opt for healthy living. A good diet and a regular exercise are the key factors of developing a healthy body.