Treatment for Diabetes

Diabetes treatment varies depending on the type of diabetes you are diagnosed with.

Those with Type 1 diabetes (accounting for 5-10% of all diabetics) do not produce insulin themselves and therefore require insulin injections. In addition, treatment should include a healthy meal plan to support blood sugar control. Exercise should be planned to avoid blood sugar abnormalities.

About 90-95% of those with diabetes are Type 2 diabetics. Treatment for those with Type 2 diabetes includes weight loss if overweight, a healthy meal plan to support a healthy body weight and control blood sugar, and exercise. Medications may also be necessary (oral medications or insulin) to help control blood sugar.

Blood sugar testing is important for anyone with diabetes. Testing blood sugar provides feedback regarding foods consumed, exercise, sick days, etc.

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