Diabetes Queensland

Healthy Living

While type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that can't be prevented, you can largely lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by adopting a healthy lifestyle, and engaging in regular exercise, ensuring a nutritious diet and maintaining a healthy weight.

Start with small changes to build your confidence, and you will be well on your way to a healthy lifestyle.

• Who is at risk?

  Many Australians are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. While family history and genetics play a role, your lifestyle can also have a significant effect on whether you develop type 2 diabetes.   Your risk for...Read more

• Healthy Living

  Preventing type 2 diabetes is important. Prevention is about being healthier. It does not need to be a burden or involve taking drastic...Read more

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs

  Diabetes Queensland offers a variety of healthy lifestyle programs aimed at preventing and reducing the incidence of type 2...Read more

• Healthy U

  Welcome to Healthy U, Diabetes Queensland's healthy living news, designed to help you feel good and get the most out of your life. Healthy U provides you with advice and tips from our nutrition and physical activity...Read more

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