Good lifestyle choices can reduce risk of diabetes

It is very likely that every person reading this article knows somebody – a neighbour, a friend, a colleague, a relative – who has diabetes, high blood pressure or cancer. Did you know that while our genes can predispose us to cancer or hypertension, the choices we make in life have an even greater impact on our health?

The World Diabetes Day is observed annually on November 14 and it serves as a reminder of the growing threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). While NCDs have historically been associated with high-income populations, evidence shows that they are becoming prevalent among lower income groups.