According to the World Health Organization, Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed through a simple healthy lifestyle
Adopt a healthy plate with fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, lean protein, and reduce added sugars and processed foods.
Get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week, such as brisk walking, swimming, or cycling.
Maintain a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9. Losing 5-7% of body weight can reduce the risk of diabetes by up to 58%.
Smoking increases the risk of diabetes and its complications. Quitting smoking is an essential step for prevention and overall health.
A questionnaire based on the FINDRISC tool endorsed by the International Diabetes Federation - the result is indicative only and not a substitute for medical diagnosis
Answer the following questions to get an initial assessment of your 10-year diabetes risk
Having a parent or sibling with Type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk.
Risk increases with age, and in the Middle East prevalence reaches 32.3% among older adults.
Obesity, especially central abdominal obesity, is the most significant modifiable risk factor. In the region, 26.9% of men and 43.5% of women are affected by obesity.
A sedentary lifestyle reduces cell sensitivity to insulin and increases fat accumulation.
Women who had gestational diabetes are seven times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes later.
These conditions share common risk factors with diabetes and increase the likelihood of complications.
