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Why this matters here
Diabetes affects a significant share of adults in Belize, and many people live with it for years before it is diagnosed. The encouraging part is that the habits which help most are ordinary ones, not dramatic changes.
Five habits worth building
- Walk for twenty minutes after your largest meal of the day
- Drink water instead of sweetened drinks
- Fill half your plate with vegetables before adding anything else
- Eat at roughly the same times each day
- Have your blood sugar checked once a year, even when you feel well
None of these replace treatment your doctor has prescribed. If you are already on medication, keep taking it as directed and talk to a nurse or doctor before changing anything.