“You won’t be using up all these carbs that are turned into sugar and are supposed to be used up. They will just be stored. These are the ones that will be stored as fats,” she adds.
4. Make walking a form of habitual exercise
Brisk walking does wonders in prevention, especially if you have a family history of diabetes. What’s more, it keeps you moving on a daily basis. Dr. Ayi advocates something light and easy as a form of exercise to make it a good habit to practice each day.
She actually asks her patients what kind they can do every single day for at least 30 minutes or about 2 and a half hours in a week. Walking is a cardiovascular exercise that is on top of the list. Something that you can also do even right at your very home.
Key Takeaway
For Dr. Ayi, you can still do a lot of things even if you have a family history of diabetes or are currently living with diabetes. You’re not any different from those without the condition. You can satisfy your sweet tooth once in a while or follow through with the activities and routines you scheduled for the day.
Keep in mind – it all boils down to how you eat, move, and do things with balance and moderation.
Watch our full interview with Dr. Faller, here.
And learn more about diabetes prevention here.
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