Type 2 Diabetes
Definition
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
self monitoring
taking control
warning signs
Prevention
Outlook
Complications
acute complications
long-term complications
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
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Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
Treatment for type 2
diabetes
may include:
Diabetes
diet
Medication for type 2
diabetes
Exercise program
Weight control
Blood glucose
monitoring
Treatment for illnesses that occur with
diabetes
:
High blood pressure treatment
Heart disease
treatment
Kidney disease treatment
ACE inhibitor medications
To control
high blood pressure
Reduce the risk of
heart attack
,
stroke
, and premature death in those with
diabetes
Type 2
diabetes
clinical trials
Basic goals for treating type 2
diabetes
:
Maintain a healthy weight.
Maintain a healthy level of physical activity
See your doctor about
an exercise program
Maintain the
blood glucose
level between 70 and 140 mg/dl:
Fasting blood sugars should be less than 100 mg/dl.
Glycosylated hemoglobin
levels should remain less than 6.5%.
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Type 2 Diabetes Treatment: Diet
Related Conditions
Diabetic foot problems
Diabetic gastroparesis
Diabetic nephropathy
Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic skin ulcer
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Blurry vision
Fatigue
Frequent urination
Increased thirst
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Last Updated: Aug 15, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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