Relatives with Diabetes

[corsaumm05]

I am not diabetic YET!!!! HOWEVER HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF DIABETES. Also very overweight....... had Breast Cancer four years ago,
have been on Tamoxefin since ( I feel that has not helped my weight gain (although Oncologist says no) . What lifestyle changes and diet should I be following so I do not get diabetes. I am very apathetic and feel I need a kick up the back -side at times. To be honest chemo and rads where hell and I was very ill and my confidence was robbed.
Age 66 female have lots of hobbies, crafting ,sewing, scrapbooking ,geneaolgy and am an active member of U3A . The only exercise I get is an occasional walk.
Bobbie

 

[Osidge]

Hi Bobbie

You certainly have been through a lot. I hope that the remainder of your treatment goes well.

As to future diabetes, I think that you have already identified two of the most important things that may help - diet and exercise. Of course, they may not only help with trying to avoid diabetes but with cardiac health as well. If I were you I would have a chat to your oncologist, or one of his staff, to run any exercise and diet changes past him in the light of your ongoing treatment.

Take care and keep well

Doug