yes, a personalised Hazmat suit is a thing, but there is another way
Maybe like us you’ve recognised over the last year that you’re not as invincible as you thought you were, what with ‘Rona’ lurking in the shadows, ready to trip us up if we put so much as a toe outside without a facemask, anti-bac spray and a Hazmat suit* (*personalised obvs).
Forget Ibiza – home hibernation away from the virus has been the go-to destination of 2020, but it isn't the only thing you can do to up the ante on the nasties, because there is one unpleasant disease that affects 1 in 15 people in the UK, 1 in 10 globally, and once you have it, it plays havoc with your body. Collectively it feels like we are all on more of a mission to keep healthy – now more than ever, so let's talk about the illness that is preventable in over half the cases and that you can take action to stop in its tracks: Type 2 Diabetes.
A brisk walk around the park, or dancing around the house hoovering – that classic combo of winning at housework and exercise in one fell swoop are all beneficial to your health. Whatever gets you up from your seat and moving a little will make a big difference to your fitness. Experts tell us that around three in five cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by maintaining a healthy weight, eating well and being active. And sorry to harp on, but moving more will also help you to reduce your waist size and reduce blood pressure with the additional benefits of improved mood and sleep.
Ready to turbo-charge your diet? Our nutritionist is up on the science and has adapted some recipes for us here, which are perfect in combatting Type 2 Diabetes.
We’ve checked these recipes out and they are seriously tasty.
Diabetes Day 2020 is 14 November, and aims to raise awareness of the crucial role that nurses play in supporting people living with diabetes. Nurses currently account for over half of the global health workforce, and let’s face it, they have a lot on at the moment, so let’s collectively pledge to keep ourselves as healthy as we can do.
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