Keep meat, poultry and fish servings to about three ounces (about the size of a deck of playing cards).

Make less food look like more by serving your meal on a smaller size plate.

Try not to take snacks while cooking or cleaning the kitchen.

Try to eat sensible meals and snacks at regular times throughout the day.

Make sure you eat breakfast daily.

Use broth and cured meats in small amounts. They are high in sodium.

Low sodium broths are available in cans and powder form.

Share your desserts to friends, family or office mates.

Try grilled chicken instead of the cheeseburger.

Replace the French fries with a salad.

You could have a big vegetable salad, then split an entree with a friend or have the other half wrapped to go.

Stir fry, broil or bake with non-stick spray or low sodium broth and try to cook with less oil and butter.

Drink a glass of water or other "no-calorie" beverage 10 minutes before your meal to take the edge off your appetite.

Instead of watching TV, listen to music while you eat.

Eat slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to send a signal to your brain that you’re full.

Use teaspoons, salad forks, or child-size utensils as they may help you take smaller bites and eat less.

Cut down on your portion size and eat it less often.

Show your kids the dances you used to do when you were their age.

Turn up the music and jam while doing household chores.

March in place while you watch TV.

Deliver a message in person to a nearby co-worker instead of simply e-mailing.

Take the stairs going up to your office.

Make a few less phone calls to friends.

Catch up with them during your regularly scheduled walk or jog.

Park as far away as possible from your favorite store at the mall.

Get off the bus one stop earlier and walk the rest of the way home or to work at least two days a week.

Borrow an exercise video from the store or library.

Try getting at least one new fruit or vegetable every time you do your grocery shopping.

Don’t do your grocery shopping on an empty stomach and make a list before you go.

Read food labels. Choose foods with lower fat, saturated fat, calories, and salt.

Slow down at snack time. Eating a bag of low-fat popcorn takes longer than eating a slice of cake.

Peel and eat an orange instead of drinking orange juice.

Macaroni and low-fat cheese can be a tasty main dish – serve it with your favorite vegetable dish and a salad.

Choose veggie toppings like spinach, broccoli and peppers for your pizza.

Try different but delicious recipes for baking or broiling meat, chicken, and fish.

Try eating foods from other countries, many international dishes feature more vegetables, whole grains and beans and less meat.

Instead of salt, cook with a variety of spices.

Gradually work your way down from whole milk to 2% milk to 1% milk until you’re drinking and cooking with fat free (skim) milk.

Try to eat foods made from a variety of whole grains every day.

Always keep a healthy snack with you.

Have a nice chat while sharing a bowl of fruit with family and friends.

Find a water bottle you really like and drink water from it wherever and whenever you can.

Try keeping a written record of what you eat for a week. It can help you see when you tend to overeat or eat foods high in fat or calories.

Take the first step today by accurately monitoring your blood sugar level using the doctor -recommended, reliable, easy to use and carry anywhere BAYER ASCENSIA Glucometer – and know whether you are at risk, a pre-diabetic, or already diabetic.

Try out one new activity or food once a week at least.

Try deep breathing, take an easy paced walk, or unwind and enjoy listening to your favorite R & B, jazz, soul or mellow music.

Give yourself some "pampering time" daily whether it’s merely spending time reading a good book you like or taking a long bath, or meditating

Do not eat out of boredom or frustration – especially if you’re not hungry, do something else.

Honor your health as your most precious gift from God. Remember, eat in order to live and be in good health.

Don’t sink to the level of just existing and become a glutton. As you will soon find out, there are many more ways to prevent type 2 diabetes with a dash of commonsense, determination, healthy eating and physical activity.