Health Tip: Control Some Risk Factors for Diabetes

-- Some risk factors for diabetes are under a person's control, such as maintaining a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet and getting enough exercise, the American Heart Association notes.

The AHA says additional risk factors that are under a person's control include:

Managing stress.
Avoiding smoking.
Limiting alcohol.
Getting quality sleep every night.

Posted: September 2018

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