Saudi Public Health Authority outlines five daily habits to prevent type 2 diabetes

The Public Health Authority has outlined a set of daily habits that can help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, stressing that prevention starts with individual choices in diet, physical activity, and sleep. The authority noted that adopting simple lifestyle steps can make a significant difference in reducing the likelihood of the disease.

In a post on its X platform account, the authority stated that engaging in physical activity for 150 minutes per week is essential. This can be achieved by walking for 30 minutes a day, five days a week.

Regarding nutrition, the authority recommended filling half of one’s plate with vegetables, choosing whole grains, and replacing sugary drinks with water as habits that support a healthy lifestyle.

The authority also advised getting sufficient sleep—between seven and nine hours daily—and avoiding smoking, noting that both measures contribute to lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The Public Health Authority emphasized that adopting a healthy lifestyle does not require complicated changes, but rather starts with consistent daily steps in movement, nutrition, and sleep, under the slogan: “Simple steps today... protect you from diabetes tomorrow.”

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