Did you know that in the UK alone, the number of cases of diabetes has risen by more than 145,000 in a year and there are now more than 2.
6 million people registered with diabetes in Britain.
Diabetes is a serious condition that causes heart disease, stroke, amputations, kidney failure and , blindness and more deaths than breast and prostate cancer combined.
According to Diabetes UK, unhealthy lifestyles and obesity are causing a genuine rise in the number of people developing the condition.
About 90 per cent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which is linked to obesity and eating an unhealthy diet.
Eight out of ten people are overweight or obese at the time they are diagnosed with diabetes.
Depressing isn't it? But hey, the good news is that you can take action now and avoid becoming one of these statistics.
By following a balanced diet and leading an active lifestyle you really can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and all the unhealthy complications that go with it.
Here's a few tips to help you: TIP 1 - Make a determined effort To do anything successfully, you need to be determined and it is exactly the same with losing weight.
Set yourself some realistic goals, write them down and be sure to look at them every day to remind yourself just what you're aiming for.
TIP 2 - Eat a healthy diet Eat lean protein foods like lean meats, fish, eggs, lots of vegetables and fruits.
Avoid ready meals and other processed foods, stick to fresh.
Avoid eating lots of sweet stuff and fizzy drinks.
TIP 3 - Start Exercising Nothing too strenuous to begin with otherwise you'll hate doing it and just give up.
Start by taking a brisk walk, preferably somewhere pleasant so you can enjoy the experience.
This will get the heart rate up and you will start to burn calories.
TIP 4 - Drink Water Try to drink about 8 glasses of water during each day, try especially to drink water before meals and whenever you feel hungry.
You may also drink herbal teas as they can act as natural supplements for weight-loss.
6 million people registered with diabetes in Britain.
Diabetes is a serious condition that causes heart disease, stroke, amputations, kidney failure and , blindness and more deaths than breast and prostate cancer combined.
According to Diabetes UK, unhealthy lifestyles and obesity are causing a genuine rise in the number of people developing the condition.
About 90 per cent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which is linked to obesity and eating an unhealthy diet.
Eight out of ten people are overweight or obese at the time they are diagnosed with diabetes.
Depressing isn't it? But hey, the good news is that you can take action now and avoid becoming one of these statistics.
By following a balanced diet and leading an active lifestyle you really can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and all the unhealthy complications that go with it.
Here's a few tips to help you: TIP 1 - Make a determined effort To do anything successfully, you need to be determined and it is exactly the same with losing weight.
Set yourself some realistic goals, write them down and be sure to look at them every day to remind yourself just what you're aiming for.
TIP 2 - Eat a healthy diet Eat lean protein foods like lean meats, fish, eggs, lots of vegetables and fruits.
Avoid ready meals and other processed foods, stick to fresh.
Avoid eating lots of sweet stuff and fizzy drinks.
TIP 3 - Start Exercising Nothing too strenuous to begin with otherwise you'll hate doing it and just give up.
Start by taking a brisk walk, preferably somewhere pleasant so you can enjoy the experience.
This will get the heart rate up and you will start to burn calories.
TIP 4 - Drink Water Try to drink about 8 glasses of water during each day, try especially to drink water before meals and whenever you feel hungry.
You may also drink herbal teas as they can act as natural supplements for weight-loss.