Time it right. Grazing is best, since large meals make it tougher for your body to meet the increased demand for insulin. The key is to evenly distribute your food throughout the day, so no single meal overwhelms the pancreas. Avoid sugar and salt. Of course, low sugar and low salt are good dietary rules for everyone to follow, but those with diabetes must be especially careful.
Salty foods can raise blood pressure, a danger for people with diabetes.
Get your heart pumping. Regular aerobic exercise not only helps you control your weight but also makes cells more receptive to insulin. Meanwhile, researchers at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, found that exercise is an excellent way to help prevent Type II diabetes. In their Physicians Health Study of 22,000 doctors, researchers noted that those who exercise at least five times a week lowered their risk of developing diabetes by more than 40 percent. But people with diabetes need to exercise with care.