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what are the preventive measures for diabetes mellitus

what are the preventive measures for diabetes mellitus?
please answer me or help me with a website where I can find information
Diabetes - 4 Answers
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1 :
Well to prevent gestational diabetes, don't get pregnant. To assist in prevention of type 2 would be to stay thin, get regular exercise and don't go over the age of 45. Well the last one may be tough to achieve. There is more of a genetic component to type 2 then type 1.
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General rules: 1. Maintain your weight through a. Following a healthy diet b. Exercising regularly 2. Cut down on smoking and drinking 3. If you do not have a family history of diabetes, check your blood sugar once in 6 months - you already be diabetic or a border case, in both cases you can take remedial action to keep the situation in control 4. If you have a family history of diabetes, check your blood sugar as soon as possible. If you've already got it then follow the doctor's advice or else follow points 1 and 2.
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to eat regulary. 5 times a day....
4 :
Diabetes Mellitus (juvenile diabetes/type 1 insulin dependent)... there is NO cure yet.... there is nothing YOU can do by yourself to prevent it.... there are medical breakthroughs and trials checking your DNA to see if you are predisposed to having the autoimmune disease. I know... I have had it for 12 years... got it when I was 16, no family history, healthy lifestyle.. all that jazz... it just happens. You can prevent Type II with diet and exercise

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