Shed Some Pounds
Obesity and being overweight have been known to increase the likelihood of developing high blood sugar levels and hypertension, known causes for stroke and heart disease. Weight control greatly helps in controlling blood sugar levels and just by losing 7% of your body weight, your chances of getting diabetes is dramatically reduced by more than half. Weight loss also seems to work better than medication, so being conscious of how heavy we are could mean the difference between sickness and health. Our waistlines also help us gauge our likelihood of getting diabetes. Women with waist sizes of 35 inches or more, and men who measure 40 inches or more in the middle, have greater chances of getting diabetes than those who stay slimmer.
