Reducing your risk of diabetes

Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or delayed through lifestyle. Small, lasting changes work better than short-term regimes.

You will need

• The Finnish Diabetes Association's risk test
• A tape measure

Steps

1. Take the risk test

   The Finnish Diabetes Association's free online risk test tells you how high your risk is.

2. Move every day

3. Eat regularly

4. Favour fibre

5. Cut down on sugary drinks

6. Have your blood sugar measured

7. Use support services

The full guide with every step is for members. Try 7 days for €0.99.

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