Here are a few tips for staying healthy and fighting diabetes. Stay physically active. Regular exercise can help to prevent diabetes by controlling weight and improving blood flow. Exercise is especially important if genetics puts you at risk for developing the disease. Eat a balanced diet, low in fat and sugars. Since diabetes involves an impairment in the body’s ability to either produce or utilize insulin to convert sugars into energy, it’s important to restrict the amount of glucose and starches consumed.
