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Research Notes on Can Diabetes Be Prevented
There are different types of diabetes; depending on the type, it may be possible to prevent diabetes. In the case of type 1 diabetes, it is not known for sure what even causes it, although genetics may play a role. With that being said there is also no way to prevent type 1 diabetes.1 In the case of type 2 diabetes, which can be the result of certain lifestyle factors, you may be able to prevent it by making changes in your diet and developing an exercise regimen.2
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- Pre-diabetes, which is thought to be a precursor to diabetes, can often be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle.3
- Gestational diabetes may be preventable if a healthy weight is maintained and you get regular exercise.4
- Approximately 90 to 95 percent of diagnosed diabetes are type 2 diabetes.5
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Research Notes References
- ↑ KidsHealth: Can Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Be Prevented?
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Diabetes Prevention: 5 Tips For Taking Control
- ↑ American Diabetes Association (ADA): How to Prevent Pre-Diabetes
- ↑ Healthwise (via WebMD): Gestational Diabetes - Prevention
- ↑ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): What Are the Types of Diabetes?
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Is there a way to prevent diabetes, Information about diabetes prevention
- Last update: Mar. 31, 2009
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