What to do to prevent becoming diabetic...
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Here are the best natural steps to take for preventing type 2 diabetes and improving your blood sugar control.

1) Seeing your doctor sooner rather than later can help you identify the state of your fasting glucose levels, give you an understanding of your cardiovascular health, and provide advice for reversing chronic high blood sugar as quickly and safely as possible.

2) It is essential to quit smoking, for many reasons. The NICOTENE within cigarettes acts as an ADRENERGIC AGONIST – meaning it mimics the functioning of the SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM – which increases heart rate and blood pressure. Smoking has also been linked to changes in LIPID METABOLISM – possibly leading to an increase of artery-clogging HDL cholesterol while lowering levels of artery-clearing LDL cholesterol. The FDA estimates that smokers are 30 to 40 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who do not smoke.

3) It is also important to cut back on your alcohol consumption. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver, and heavy drinking can put a strain on this vital organ, which can disrupt its other functions, including glucose regulation. Excessive drinking can also damage the pancreas – the organ responsible for insulin production.

4) Studies prove that regular exercise helps lower your fasting glucose levels and your long-term HbA1C levels, while boosting your body’s insulin sensitivity. Diabetics are recommended to get around 150 minutes or more of aerobic exercise a week, or around 25 to 30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day.

5) Staying hydrated can also improve your insulin sensitivity? When you’re adequately hydrated, your muscle cells can more efficiently absorb glucose from your bloodstream. But being dehydrated can directly elevate your blood sugar, as it can trigger the release of stress hormones, which will then force your liver to release stored glucose back into your bloodstream.

6) Adults between 18 and 60 years old require at least 7 hours of sleep. Once you hit 60, more hours of sleep are recommended. The CDC says that the stress from getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night increases insulin resistance and increases unhealthy food cravings and overeating.

7) Adjust your daily diet by reducing your carbs while upping your intake of greens, lean protein, and foods that are high in dietary fiber. Eat natural foods that supply heart-aiding, inflammation-reducing antioxidants, including, fruits and vegetables, legumes, such as beans and lentils, and 100% whole grain foods.

8) One of the very best things for avoiding diabetes is to simply cut out processed, pro-inflammatory junk foods, which provide little-to-no vitamins, minerals, or blood sugar-stabilizing fiber, but are loaded with glucose-spiking simple sugars, unhealthy chemical additives, and overall calories.

So avoid those food corporation creations, including white breads and white flour products, potato chips, crackers, pastries, and even breakfast cereals. And, obviously, high-sugar, high-fat treats like candy bars and ice cream will also raise your risk of developing diabetes.