If you have type 2 diabetes, getting it under control so you can live a happy and healthy life is the goal.
Here is a guide to making a type 2 diabetes treatment plan:
Consult with your doctor before beginning treatment
As with Type 1 diabetes, seeing your doctor before beginning any treatment plan is still essential. Only a qualified medical professional has the knowledge to definitively diagnose your diabetes and design a treatment plan that’s tailored to your personal needs.
If you can, manage your diabetes with diet and exercise
People with Type 2 diabetes have a diminished capacity to make and use insulin naturally. Because their bodies do make some insulin, in some cases, it’s possible for people with this condition to manage their disease without having to use any artificial insulin.
Usually, this is done through careful diet and exercise, which means minimizing the amount of sugary foods consumed, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising regularly.
Read also: How To Make A Good Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Plan For A Healthier Life
Be prepared to pursue more aggressive treatment options over time
Type 2 diabetes is known to be a progressive disease. This means that it can get worse over time. This is because the body’s cells responsible for producing insulin get “worn out” from having to work extra hard in people with Type 2 diabetes.
As a result, cases of this diabetes that once required relatively minor treatment options can eventually require more drastic treatments, including insulin therapy, after several years. This is often not due to any fault on the patient’s behalf.
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