There’s a lot more involved in developing type 2 diabetes than just eating too many candy bars. And it may not be possible to prevent it, per se. However, it is possible to reduce one’s risk of getting type 2 diabetes and it is possible to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes, through lifestyle changes.
There is a nationwide program called the Diabetes Prevention Program, that aims to lower the risk and delay the onset of type 2 diabetes for Americans. You can visit this website to learn more about it.
It is never too late to make lifestyle changes – choose healthier foods and add exercise – and it’s always too soon to stop.