type 2 diabetes

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The first-line type 2 diabetes treatment includes

dietary changes and an exercise program. In cases

where blood glucose levels are dangerously high at the

time of diagnosis, insulin may be administered until

they can be brought down to a safe range.

A long-term commitment to good nutrition, careful

monitoring of carbohydrate and fat intake, and regular

physical activity is critical to controlling type 2

diabetes. Oral medications for type 2 diabetes are

sometimes prescribed when diet and exercise alone

aren’t enough to keep blood sugars in a safe range.

Some people with type 2 diabetes may eventually

require regular insulin injections to keep their blood

glucose levels in control. Insulin may be delivered by

a syringe or other injection device, or through an

infusion device called an insulin pump.

The primary goal of type 2 diabetes treatment is to

maintain blood glucose levels as close to normal as

possible given an individual’s medical history.

Regular blood glucose monitoring, called SMBG or

self-monitoring of blood glucose levels, can help

patients understand how food, exercise, illness, and

other factors impact their blood glucose levels. The

information provided by regular blood sugar checks

also helps the healthcare team assess how effective a

type 2 diabetes treatment plan is and provides data

for making necessary adjustments.

Long-term research has demonstrated the benefits of

maintaining good control over blood glucose levels.

The United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS)

found that the diabetes-related complications of

retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy were reduced

significantly in study subjects with type 2 diabetes

who practiced intensive blood glucose control (i.e., a

median HbA1c of 7%). In addition, for every percentage

point reduction in HbA1c (a blood test that measures

the three-month average of blood glucose levels),

study participants achieved a 35% reduction in the

risk of complications.1

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