Diabetes

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

In September 2010, the FDA ruled that the diabetes drug Avandia should only be used by patients who can’t control diabetes with other medications.

To reduce your chances of developing diabetes:

Exercise regularly
Don’t be overweight
Eat plenty of fiber and whole grains
Eat nuts in moderation
Avoid fad diets — just try to eat a healthy diet
Avoid highly-processed carbohydrates
Avoid sugary drinks — drink water, coffee and/or tea instead
Avoid trans fats which are often found in margarine, packaged baked goods, fried foods and products with “partially hydrogenated vegetable oil”
In moderation, eat foods with polyunsaturated fats e.g., nuts and seeds
Limit consumption of red meat and avoid processed meat
Don’t smoke
Consume alcohol in moderation