    
The Changing Diabetes Bus visited Portugal from 21 to 28 March 2009.
In Portugal, over 905,000 people (equivalent to 11,7% of the population) already has diabetes. This figure is higher than the previous estimation for 2025 (8%).
Choice of lifestyle plays an important role in preventing type 2 diabetes. Globally, 90% of all cases of diabetes are type 2, which is often directly related to obesity and low levels of physical activity. The focus of the Changing Diabetes Bus Tour in Portugal was therefore the importance of healthy eating and general tips on lifestyle habits that can prevent diabetes. A chief prepared healthy food for the visitors and nutritionists gave individual advice on healthy eating. In addition, ongoing activities such as a Mini-gym (individual advice on most appropriate physical activity), Kids Space and Diabetes Type 2 risk tests were offered to the visitors. Visiting four cities in Portugal, the Bus attracted more than 6,100 visitors and more than 2,250 Diabetes Type 2 Risk Questionnaires were completed. | 
