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Type 2 Diabetes in Children

How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Children

It is possible to prevent type 2 diabetes in children by taking the following measures:

– Regular exercise: Leading a physically active lifestyle can help prevent diabetes. Encourage your children to participate in sports clubs or physical games. Try to make them stay outside instead of staying at home and playing computer games or watching TV.

– Have a balanced and healthy diet. Limit the consumption of refined carbohydrates, sugar, and harmful fat.

– Maintain a healthy body weight [8]