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Treatment

Diabetes does not have a cure, but it is treatable. With the proper treatment plan, you can reduce or even prevent the complications related to diabetes. Common treatments for diabetes include insulin injections, oral medications, diet and exercise. Work closely with your healthcare team to create the best treatment plan for you.

Over time, hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) can cause health problems. Diabetes has been linked to: 1

  • Heart disease
  • Heart attacks
  • Strokes
  • Kidney disease
  • Nerve damage
  • Digestive problems
  • Eye disease
  • Tooth and gum problems

You can help prevent health problems by keeping your blood glucose levels on target through regular monitoring.2

Choosing foods wisely and stay physically active are the first step. If you can’t reach your target blood glucose levels with diet and physical activity, your healthcare professional may prescribe diabetes medication. The medicine type will depend on your type of diabetes, your schedule and your other health conditions.

1National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke. Available at http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/stroke/#connection. Accessed on November 11, 2008.
2 Endocrine Today. Use of SMBG results is needed for successful outcomes. Available at: http://www.endocrinetoday.com/view.aspx?rid=30180. Accessed on November 13, 2008.

Other Treatment Options

Pancreatic Islet Transplantation & Pancreas Transplant

The pancreas, an organ about the size of a hand, sits behind the lower part of the stomach. It makes insulin and enzymes that help the body digest and use food. Throughout the pancreas are clusters of cells called the islets of Langerhans. Islets are made up of several types of cells, including beta cells that make insulin.

Pancreatic islet transplantation is a procedure in which these islets are taken from the pancreas of a deceased organ donor. The islets are purified, processed and transferred into another person. Once implanted, the beta cells in these islets begin to make and release insulin. Researchers have shown that islet transplantation has helped people with type 1 diabetes live without daily injections of insulin.1

Whole pancreas transplant can result in prolonged insulin independence. This option is considered in type 1 diabetes where a kidney transplant is possible.2

1National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Pancreatic islet transplantation. Available at: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/pancreaticislet. Accessed November 10, 2008
2 2008 Canadian Diabetes Association Guidelines. Page 589, Accessed May 12, 2009.

 

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Hypoglycemia and Exercise
Physical activity or exercising for a prolonged period can lower blood glucose, but there are several measures you can take to treat it.

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