Daily consumption of some foods, such as oats, peanuts, wheat and olive oil, helps prevent type 2 diabetes because they control blood glucose levels and lower cholesterol, promoting well-being and quality of life.
Eating these fiber-rich foods is especially important for individuals who have close relatives with diabetes because although there is no cure, diabetes can be prevented simply with a healthy lifestyle.
Some foods that prevent diabetes are:
- Oat: the amount of fiber present in this food helps keep blood glucose levels stable
- Peanut: has a low glycemic index, which helps prevent diabetes
- Olive oil: has antioxidants that help fight cholesterol and diabetes
- Whole wheat: this food is rich in B vitamins and fiber, which prevent cholesterol and improve the glycemic curve of the meal
- Military: it is a food rich in proteins, fiber and carbohydrates, preventing cardiovascular diseases. Because it has a low glycemic level, it helps prevent diabetes as well.
In addition to eating the right foods, it is important to follow some general guidelines such as eating every 3 hours, avoiding very large meals, being within the ideal weight and exercising regularly.
Is there a way to prevent Type 1 diabetes?
Preventing type 1 diabetes is not possible because this type of diabetes is genetic. A child is born with type 1 diabetes, even if this was not realized at birth.
In the case of type 1 diabetes, it is very common for there to be a history of diabetes in the family and it is important to observe whether the child has symptoms of diabetes such as excessive thirst, frequent urination and dry mouth despite drinking water. See the full list of symptoms at: Symptoms of diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed between 10 and 14 years of age, but it can appear at any age. Treatment includes insulin intake, nutrition and physical exercise. More details about treatment in: Diabetes treatment.
