Overview
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
fasting blood sugar
glucose tolerance test
hemoglobin A1C
random blood sugar
Treatment
diet
drugs
amylin mimetics
biguanides
gliptins
glucosidase inhibitors
incretin mimetics
insulin
meglitinides
sulfonylureas
thiazolidinediones
exercise
questions for doctor
regular monitoring
specialist
Home Care
diabetes diet
fiber
self monitoring
taking control
warning signs
Prevention
Outlook
Complications
acute complications
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Underlying Cause
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AODM Diet
A healthy diet is essential, in order to treat type 2 diabetes successfully.
Dietary goals for type 2 diabetes include:
- Provide adequate calories for maintaining a normal adult weight.
- Provide adequate calories for pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Maintain normal blood glucose levels:
- Balance food intake with your physical activity level.
- Diet and insulin doses must be adjusted as activity levels change.
- Maintain normal:
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Last Updated: Aug 19, 2008 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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