Lesson 5 - Type 2 Diabetes Explained

Treatment for type 2 Diabetes

There is no cure for type 2 diabetes right now, but there are effective treatments. The treatment procedures closely mirror the prevention measures listed above. The treatment goal is to lower your blood glucose level and improve your body's use of insulin.

At first, improving diet and increasing regular exercise may work, especially if it results in weight loss which can help some people get their blood glucose levels into a normal range. Many doctors use the Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine normal and unhealthy weight ranges. Having a BMI of >25 increases your risk for developing diabetes complications. Click here to access the BMI Calculator.

If these measures do not result in better blood glucose control, your doctor may prescribe diabetes pills. Diabetes pills lower your blood glucose level, but they are different from insulin. If the combination of diet, exercise and diabetes pills do not lower and maintain your blood glucose within a normal range, you may need to take insulin. As with type 1 diabetes, it is important for you to test your blood glucose regularly and get regular check-ups to monitor and correct your diabetes-management plan if necessary.

Are you curious about the connection between weight and type 2 diabetes. If so, this article takes an intriguing look at this timely topic.

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