Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that causes increased blood glucose levels in the body. You can prevent it by taking a low-carb diet every day. Avoid taking refined sugars. Work out for 40 minutes every day and drink more water every day. Quit smoking if you have the habit and try to lose weight if you are obese. Avoid following a sedentary lifestyle. These are some measures taken to prevent diabetes.
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My parents are diabetic; is there a risk of me getting it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old working professional, and both my mother and father have diabetes. They have been taking medicines for the last five years. I have been limiting sugar intake by not adding sugar to my coffee or tea, reducing sweets, etc. But is it possible that I can get diabetic bec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of getting diabetes when both parents have diabetes are threefold more compared to the general population, but we can prevent it by controlling our food habits and activities. Thank you. Read Full »
Is it safe to take tablet Metformin to prevent diabetes and decrease body weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I read over the internet that tablet Metformin helps decrease the weight and prevents the onset of diabetes. Both my parents are diabetics and I weigh 70 kg. Hence, I want to use Metformin for diabetes prevention and weight loss. Yesterday, I took 500 mg and I do not feel any problem... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you do not take the tablet if you are not clinically diagnosed as diabetic as it could lead to serious problems. I would strongly advise you to not to take it anymore. To prevent diabetes, one has to change the lifestyle like diet, and have to do exercise or ... Read Full »
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