Prevent diabetes in good time: Eleven tips to prevent the disease and its possible consequences. In Germany, around 560,000 people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every year.
Up to 80 percent of cases are triggered by risk factors such as unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, stress, as well as regular alcohol consumption and smoking. Avoid or reduce excess weight due to excessive sugar and high-fat foods as the main risk factor for diabetes. Plan regular exercise, at least 30 minutes per day, for example trail running, jogging, walking or cycling.