Type 2
diabetes is believed to have a strong genetic link meaning that it runs in the
families. Risk factors for developing type 2
diabetes includes: High blood pressure, High blood fat levels, High fat
diet, high alcohol intake, obseity or over being weight. Ethnicity: Certain groups, such as African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Japanese Americans, have a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-Hispanic whites. Aging: Increasing age is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Risk begins to rise significantly at about age 45 years, and rises considerably after age 65 years. If you have diabetes, you would be wise to make healthful lifestyle choices in diet, exercise, and other health habits. A healthy diet is key to controlling blood sugar levels and preventing diabetes complications.
Eat a consistent, well-balanced diet that is high in fiber, low in saturated fat, and low in concentrated sweets. A consistent diet that includes roughly the same number of calories at about the same times of day helps your health care provider prescribe the correct dose of medication or insulin. It will also help to keep your blood sugar at a relatively even level and avoid excessively low or high blood sugar levels, which can be dangerous and even life threatening.