Here are six simple suggestions to prevent diabetes naturally:

1. Eat smaller, more frequent meal portions. Eat every three waking hours, making your first meal your largest and pyramiding down in size as the day progresses.

2. Limit your meat, poultry and fish intake to about 3 oz per day (the size of a pack of cards).

3. Cut down on your dessert portions and choose healthy options when eating on the run.

4. Drink a full glass of water before eating.

5. Increase your physical activity.

6. Quit smoking and moderate your alcohol consumption.