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There are four million people with diabetes (糖尿病) in the UK—that’s one in every 16 people. There are two main types of

diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is less common and is not preventable. In the UK, 90% of diabetes are Type 2. It has

something to do with weight gain and a sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle, but there are other risk reasons. The good news is that

around 80% of cases of Type 2 diabetes are preventable.

Are you at risk?

Type 2 diabetes can come on slowly. It may not be easy to find the signs. So it is important to understand the risk reasons.

People with Type 2 diabetes can feel thirsty, tired and need to go to the toilet more often.

Tips on preventing Type 2

If you have Type 2 diabetes, it is very important to control your weight. If you are overweight, Type 2 diabetes can be avoided

by reducing your weight.

Exercise is necessary for good health. It not only helps to keep a healthy weight, but can lower blood-sugar levels because it

helps your body to use insulin (胰岛素) more effectively. To have high levels of everyday activities, including walking,

housework, playing with children and hobbies—anything that gets you moving.

Also, a healthy diet will help you manage your weight. Vegetables and fruits are low in calories and are rich in vitamins,

minerals (矿物质) and fiber (纤维). This is important for good digestion (消化) and slows down the sugars into the blood.

However, some types of fruits are high in sugar, so getting most of your five-a-day from vegetables is better.

Whole grains are good for Type 2 diabetes because the husk (外壳) of the seed is kept. This is often the best part of the grain,

with fiber and protein (蛋⽩). Protein is good for Type 2 diabetes. Fish, meats, eggs, nuts and many beans are rich in protein.

Foods high in both fat and sugar are very bad for your health and should be avoided. Water is the best because there aren’t

any calories in it while many other drinks, such as soft drinks, energy drinks and milky coffees are really bad.How to 1. the risk of

diabetes

General introduction● Compared with Type 2, Type 1 is less 2. and can’t be

prevented.

● Some Type 2 diabetes are 3. by weight gain and a

sedentary lifestyle.

The conditions of Type 2

diabetes● The signs of Type 2 may not be found 4. .

● People can feel thirsty, tired and need to go to the toilet

more often.

Tips on5. Type 2Controlling your weight● 6. Type 2 diabetes by losing

weight.

Doing exercise● Taking high levels of 7. activities.

Having a healthy

diet● Eating more fruits and vegetables 8. of vitamins, mineral

and fiber.

● Choosing whole grains and water 9. calories.

● 10. away from those foods high in both fat and sugar.