Diabetes poses a major health threat to modern people. In daily life, the best way to combat diseases is “prevention is better than cure.” So, are there effective methods to prevent diabetes? The following 16 strategies can help you ward off this condition.
Category: diabetes prevention
Is Diabetes Contagious Through Contact?
You can rest assured that diabetes is not contagious. Therefore, there is no need to worry about contracting diabetes through contact with diabetic patients.
Risk Factors and Prevention of Dementia in People with Diabetes
Gill Livingston from University College London states that, based on the 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care, diabetes is clearly identified as a key modifiable risk factor for dementia. Globally, there are now over 57 million people living with dementia, and this number is projected to triple by 2050. However, the decline […]
How to Prevent Falls in Elderly Patients with Diabetes?
Fall prevention in elderly diabetic patients requires comprehensive management, including blood glucose control, environmental assessment, nutritional support, regular exercise, and regular screening.I. Control Blood GlucoseStable blood glucose is the foundation of fall prevention.Excessive blood glucose fluctuations, especially hypoglycemia, can cause dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, cold sweats, and even confusion, greatly increasing the risk of falls.An individualized […]
Prevention of Pancreatic Cancer in Diabetic Patients
When diabetes develops, have you ever considered that pancreatic cancer may also be lurking in the dark? Studies show that patients with type 2 diabetes in China have nearly twice the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. For patients newly diagnosed with diabetes after the age of 50, the risk within 3 years is 6–8 times […]
What is Light Meal?
Light meal is a dietary concept originating from Europe, which now mainly refers to a catering style that advocates the principles of balance, moderation and health. Its core lies in selecting ingredients that are low in calories, fat, sugar and salt, but high in fiber and nutrition. It is often prepared via cooking methods such […]
Common Patterns and Precautions of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that regulates metabolism by periodically restricting the eating window. Its core is to prolong the fasting period to achieve potential benefits such as weight loss and improved metabolic health. Common patterns include the 16:8 method (16 hours of fasting per day) and the 5:2 diet (2 days of […]
Characteristics and Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is a healthy dietary pattern that emphasizes plant-based foods, olive oil, fish, seafood, poultry, and limited red meat. It is characterized by high fiber, low fat, moderate protein, rich antioxidants, and controlled sugar intake. It offers benefits for heart health, weight management, diabetes prevention, brain health, and reducing cancer risk. Implementing the […]
Professor Noël C. Barengo: Mechanisms of Physical Activity in Diabetes Prevention and Recommended Exercise Intensity
Physical activity plays an important role in reducing mortality and comorbidities among people with diabetes. Professor Noël C. Barengo was a key designer of the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study (DPS), which showed that lifestyle interventions including physical activity reduced the risk of developing diabetes by 58%.During the 2025 International Diabetes Federation World Diabetes Congress (IDF […]
Warning: 5 Major Taboos in Diabetes Prevention and Management
Insulin regimens should be patient-centered, with individualized initiation and titration. Scientific diabetes diet principles:Maintain a normal diet structure, control total calories, eat small frequent meals, and choose high-fiber foods.Eat regularly with balanced nutrition.When blood glucose is well-controlled, patients can have moderate amounts of low-sugar fruits:apples, pears, strawberries, kiwifruit.Cucumbers and tomatoes can also serve as fruit […]