Diabetes Part 3: Common Treatments for Diabetes

The major goal for treatment of any type of diabetes 
is the reduction of glucose levels in your blood.

Type 1 is often treated using insulin, exercise, and a 
diabetic diet. Type 2 is treated with weight reduction, 
diet, and exercise.

If any of these fail to work, often a doctor will 
subscribe oral medications. If this fails, then insulin 
is the most common choice.

A diabetic diet is one of the most important factors in 
quality treatment of diabetes. By lowering simple sugar 
intake, your body will be able to handle it's glucose levels 
much more readily.

The ADA (American Diabetes Association) once declared a 
complete ban on simple sugars, but now recommend small 
amounts when eaten with full meals.

Exercise is another important part of treatment. When body fat 
is lowered, your body increases it's sensitivity to insulin, 
which allows the glucose to be easily broken down and used 
properly by your body.

You will want to talk with your doctor about specifics on 
both of these subjects. You will need to have a specific 
diet and exercise plan created for you, as everyone's body 
will respond differently to these treatments.