5. Conclusion
This paper had identified that the increasing diabetes trend can be prevented. What is required is life style
alteration that can prevent and reduce the risk of developing diabetes and its complications. It is essential that
information about maintaining and controlling weight, dietary modification and regular exercise is provided
through health education programs as well as promoting healthy behaviour in local health organizations, such as
general practitioners, clinics and hospital waiting areas. It is also important to undertake more research on the
preventative measures in the local context which promote healthy life styles therefore leading to improved quality
of life for individuals and societies