How is diabetes treated?
The aim of treatment is to keep blood glucose levels as close to normal levels as safely as possible without causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Such low blood sugar levels may result from a change in the content or timing of meals, or from increased physical activity, or from over-treatment. Type 1 – Daily injections of insulin, together with dietary control and regular blood glucose testing, form the basis of an effective treatment program. Insulin mimics the bodys own production of the natural hormone. Delivery by injection and careful storage in cooled conditions are required to retain purity. Type 2 Dietary control is often sufficient in treating this condition. Weight reduction in the overweight person, an exercise program, and regular blood glucose testing, combined with oral medications, may be required to lower sugar levels. In some cases, insulin may be required to lower blood sugar levels.
The aim of treatment is to keep blood glucose levels as close to normal levels as safely as possible without causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Such low blood sugar levels may result from a change in the content or timing of meals, or from increased physical activity, or from over-treatment. Type 1 – Daily injections of insulin, together with dietary control and regular blood glucose testing, form the basis of an effective treatment program. Insulin mimics the body’s own production of the natural hormone. Delivery by injection and careful storage in cooled conditions are required to retain purity. Type 2 – Dietary control is often sufficient in treating this condition. Weight reduction in the overweight person, an exercise program, and regular blood glucose testing, combined with oral medications, may be required to lower sugar levels. In some cases, insulin may be required to lower blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is basically a problem of the body being unable to lower the blood sugar level to normal. This is either due to insufficient insulin production or insensitivity to insulin, or both. A large intake of food also overloads the body with sugar and glucose, causing the body unable to cope with it. Diet therefore serves as basic foundation of diabetes treatment.
The aim of treatment is to keep blood glucose levels as close to normal levels as safely as possible without causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Low blood sugar levels may result from a change in the content or timing of meals, or from increased physical activity, or from over treatment. Type 1 is usually treated with daily insulin injections as well as dietary control and regular blood glucose testing. Insulin mimics the bodys own production of the natural hormone. Delivery by injection and careful storage in cooled conditions are required to retain purity.
