Skimping on Produce
According to the American Diabetes Association, the safest way to avoid diabetes is to fill half of your plate with veggies – especially spinach, tomatoes and broccoli. Regardless of what you’re eating, simply adding some salad can do wonders for regulating your sugar levels and calories intake.
As for fruits, blueberries, strawberries and cranberries are known to contain antioxidants that help fight diseases such as diabetes while reducing blood pressure considerably.
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2 thoughts on “10 Common Things That Increase Your Risk Of Diabetes”
I agree . I am type 1 diabetic on Metformen but I also control what I eat and drink. I do not use sugar I use Stevia which is all natural. I avoid sugar and things that contain sugar . Once in a while I will allow myself some sugar. I check my sugar daily and run between 110 and 120.
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