National Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that over 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. This risk of the serious disease can can be reduced by maintaining a healthy diet and staying active physically.

Prepare and Plan Your Meals

Cooking meals in bulk and storing them in individual containers make for quick and easy meals during the week, and it’ll also minimize running through the drive-thru for dinner on the way home from work. Along with the convenience, you have the ability to make it nutritious with protein, veggies, and healthy fats.

Find A Fitness Routine

Whether it’s the gym, home fitness equipment, or just going for a run or stroll, it’s important to find a way to be active and adhere to that schedule. If you work in a sedentary environment, try to get at least 30 minutes of light activity per day.

Low-Sugar Beverages

Skip the sugary beverages, if possible, as they have little to no nutritional value. If you enjoy indulging in alcoholic beverages, here are some diabetes-friendly drinks to consider.

Visit A Doctor Annually

If your family has a history of diabetes, it doesn’t hurt to visit the doctor once a year for an annual checkup to ensure you’re healthy. This can also help monitor your health and can make you aware of symptoms to keep an eye on.

Plan To Live A Healthy Lifestyle

There are a variety of health and nutrition plans to help people get back into shape. Couch to 5K is a popular program that designed to get you active in 9 weeks.

While it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the unexpected can happen. If you don’t currently have life insurance, it’s something you should consider. This will assist your family in the event anything happens to you. Reduce the chance of disease and illness by making positive changes in your lifestyle, and encourage your family and friends to do the same.