Healthy Behaviors for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
How are doing with the healthy behaviors listed below?
The more these become a routine part of your life, the more you are likely to avoid diabetes.
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Eating Well |
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I limit high fat foods like French fries, chips, bologna or sausage to 2 or less servings a week.
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I limit sweet foods like cake, pies and candy to small servings on special occasions.
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I limit starchy foods like potatoes, bread, corn, rice and pasta to 3 servings/meal.
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I drink water or sugar free drinks only.
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I eat second servings less than twice a week.
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I eat at regular times, 4-6 hours apart.
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Being Active |
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I walk or do other non-stop exercise for 30 minutes or more.
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I do the above exercise 5 - 7 days a week.
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I find a way to exercise during bad weather.
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I enjoy active sports 1 - 3 times a week.
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I increase my daily activities by doing yard work, gardening or walking short distances.
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