Getting an ample amount of exercise, eating more veggies and fruits, and not smoking or other vices are good thing to do when you are diabetic. If you have family history of diabetes, it is best to consult your doctor and have your blood tested to know if you also got the disease.
I also learned that not all diabetes medicines are good. In a recent study, it is found out that Actos which is given orally to patients with diabetes can lead to heart attacks, heart failure and even bladder tumor. Affected patients have been filing Actos lawsuit