Lose a few pounds

Excess weight reduces insulin sensitivity and raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, especially in the belly. This can be done in a variety of ways, including the production of hormones that promote insulin resistance in the muscles and liver.

Many studies have found a correlation between having more belly fat and having worse insulin sensitivity. Fortunately, lowering weight is a proven method for reducing belly fat and improving insulin sensitivity. If you have prediabetes, it may also help you lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. People with prediabetes who dropped 5–7% of their total weight over 6 months lowered their risk of type 2 diabetes by 54% for the next three years, according to one research from Johns Hopkins University.