Keys to preventing diabetes

Making small changes in your lifestyle

• Increase your physical activity.
• Make healthful food choices.
• Lose five to 10 percent of your weight (if needed).
• Lower your blood pressure (if needed).
• Lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels (if needed).
• Take aspirin every day. (Important: Talk with your health care provider if you don't currently take aspirin.)
• Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.
• Quit smoking (if needed).