Prevention

type 1

While a great deal of research is being done, at this stage nothing can be done to prevent or cure type 1 diabetes.

type 2

People at risk of type 2 diabetes can delay and even prevent developing it by following a healthy lifestyle by up to 60%. This includes regular physical activity, making healthy food choices and not putting on a lot of weight.  This is especially important if they have been told that they have pre-diabetes or insulin resistance.

Pre diabetes

Pre-diabetes is also known as Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) and Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG).  It is a condition that occurs when the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.  Like type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes is a result of the body’s insulin not working effectively. Research has shown that people with pre-diabetes can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by leading a healthy lifestyle.