A man whose father, sister, maternal grandmother and both grandfathers developed diabetes is concerned that he might also develop diabetes. Which of the following would be most likely to lower his risk of developing diabetes?
Answer

Avoiding any mind-altering recreational drugs to keep his nervous system functioning properly.

Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly to keep his weight down.

Spending more time sitting still to protect his joints from damage.

Staying away from people with communicable diseases to strengthen his immune system working.

Question

A man whose father, sister, maternal grandmother and both grandfathers developed diabetes is concerned that he might also develop diabetes. Which of the following would be most likely to lower his risk of developing diabetes?
Answer
		
Avoiding any mind-altering recreational drugs to keep his nervous system functioning properly.
		
Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly to keep his weight down.
		
Spending more time sitting still to protect his joints from damage.
		
Staying away from people with communicable diseases to strengthen his immune system working.

anonymous · Answer

can you not give the answer and just explain how this works?

anonymous · Answer

I assume this is type 2, or adult-onset, diabetes.  Although genetics plays a significant role in determining one's lifetime risk of developing type 2 diabetes, there are also several lifestyle changes you can undertake to help lower your risk.  
Since diabetes is a metabolic disorder, or an error in metabolizing food into energy, which of your choices might best effect such a disorder?

anonymous · Answer

thanks!