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Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly common chronic disease. But you can prevent it and reduce your risk by making a few key lifestyle adjustments.

Diabetes prevention: Quit smoking

An increased risk of type 2 diabetes is just another of the many, many reasons that might motivate you to quit smoking.

Diabetes prevention: Be more physically active

You can add "reduced risk of type 2 diabetes" to the long list of benefits of getting regular physical activity. Learn more about what to try and how to safely get started.

Diabetes prevention: Eat healthier

Examining your diet and eating habits is a great first step to reducing your risk for type 2 diabetes. That’s because what you eat – or don’t eat – directly affects your risk.

Diabetes prevention: Manage your weight

Find out how your weight impacts your risk for developing type 2 diabetes and how to choose a safe and realistic weight loss plan if you are overweight or obese.