It is possible to control diabetes with drugs, but there is no cure.
There are thing, however, that people, especially young people, can do to avoid it.
If they are overweight, they should try to lose weight.
They should also watch what they eat and try to avoid foods high in fats and sugars.
People should exercise.
In addition, they should walk or cycle more instead of traveling by car or bus.
If people change to this healthier lifestyle, we may be able to stop the rise in diabetes in the future.