A huge amount can be done by individuals to prevent diabetes, or at least to postpone it if it's too late and then to help control it. Many people have diabetes but do not yet know it and damage can be done during this period. It is therefore important that you have regular "well person" checks, and if you have any reason to suspect diabetes you should see your doctor. Please see Symptoms Of Diabetes for more information.
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Do not binge
You should not have very large meals and equally should not skip meals. Likewise, no alcoholic binges, particularly watching beer/lager. You should be trying to keep your blood sugar (glucose) level constant.
Stop smoking
Just stop. Do not cut down - stop completely. Now. No excuses.
Do not become obese
Being just slightly overweight is OK. Be more active and make changes to your eating habits. More details below.
Do not have high bad cholesterol levels
If you suspect you have or your optician notices during a sight test, see your doctor for a blood test. Again, be more active and make changes to your eating habits.
Do not become un-fit
Incorporate more activity into you everyday lifestyle.
Avoid pollutants
Do not expose yourself unnecessarily to other people's cigarette smoke, vehicle exhausts, copier fumes, and other pollutants.
Get active
You should incorporate more activity into your everyday lifestyle so that you become fitter in a sustainable way. For instance: take stairs instead of lifts or escalators, walk or cycle to work, park further away from your destination, clean your windows yourself, wash and polish your car yourself, take up a sport or other activity which you may find fun and sociable eg salsa dancing classes.
Eat healthy
Aim to try and maintain a constant blood glucose (sugar) level, without peaks and troughs - a straight horizontal line rather than a zigzag line. It is the zigzag line which ultimately causes diabetes with time. You should junk the junk and treat treats as treats. Please see Diabetes Diet for more information.
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