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Generally, the risk of developing diabetes increases with age. The disease can also affect women during pregnancy, leading to complications for both mother and child. Certain population groups, notably indigenous Australians and some ethnic groups, have higher rates of diabetes.
Many cases of Type 2 diabetes could be prevented or delayed through simple lifestyle changes that lower the risks of diabetes and other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer. These risks include excess weight, poor diet, inactivity, smoking and too much alcohol.
Follow the links below to find information relating to preventing diabetes.
Reviewed July 2008
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Links to information about diet and nutrition for preventing and controlling diabetes.
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Dietary advice in pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Diabetes mellitus is associated with abnormal glucose metabolism, with raised blood sugar and sugar in the urine. When this arises in pregnancy and disappears after birth, it is called 'gestational diabetes mellitus' or GDM. Between 1% and 14% of women...
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Apr 2008
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Diabetes - pre-diabetes
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Better Health Channel
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Pre-diabetes has no symptoms or warning signs and is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Pre-diabetes also increases your risk of heart disease.
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Mar 2008
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Weight management
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Australians are being urged to eat better and become more active in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes. Over 60 per cent of Australians are classed as either overweight or obese. Research tells us that carrying too much weight can increase your risk of health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
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Mar 2008
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Cereals and wholegrain foods
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Better Health Channel
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Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
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Nov 2007
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Whole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Food products derived from cereal grains as wheat, rice, corn, rye, oat, and barley constitute a major part of the daily diet in many countries. In refined-grain products, the bran and germ of the grain, which contain the major amount of nutrients and d...
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Nov 2007
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Being physically active
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Physically active people are at lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Being more active also reduces the risk of progressing from pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes.
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Aug 2007
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Healthy eating
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Following a healthy lifestyle will help to prevent you developing pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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Aug 2007
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Zinc supplementation for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Diabetes mellitus is associated with long-term complications, especially eye, kidney, nerve, heart and blood vessel disease. Type 2 diabetes is mainly characterised by a reduced ability of the hormone insulin to stimulate glucose uptake in body fat and ...
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Nov 2006
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Magnesium
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Healthy Eating Club
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Magnesium may help prevent or manage metabolic syndrome, diabetes and osteoporosis
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Apr 2006
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Information circular 27: Causes of excess deaths in the Torres Strait
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Queensland Health
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This circular outlines the major illness conditions associated with excess mortality in the Torres Strait, and points to some factors which are implicated in that excess mortality. Illnesses include cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and diabetes.
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May 1994
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