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The purpose of the diabetes treatment is to
maintain proper level of glucose in our bloodstream, and there are two
ways do this: regulating your insulin dose and regulating the diet. For
more information on "diabetes health care", read Tips For Diabetes Care
The presence of
following factors increases the likelihood of getting diabetes:
1) People who are overweight and over 40.
2) People who have family members with the disease.
3) Women who develop diabetes when pregnant are likely to develop
it,later in life.
4) People of African-American or Asian heritage.
Those who have signs of diabetes may it be type 1 or type 2, need to do
in order to stay fit and healthy. They should follow a proper diet plan
and need to pay attention to exercise, as exercise helps our body in
using insulin in a better way to convert glucose into energy. Those with
type 1 diabetes and some of the people with diabetes type 2, need to
take insulin injections.
People with diabetes type 2 take pills
which help their body to produce more insulin and use it. Some people
with type 2 diabetes diet can manage their disease with exercise and
weight loss alone and don't need any diabetes medicines. Others can opt
for various diabetes treatment options and also take the help of
diabetes health care team.
Diabetes health care team includes:
1) Doctors
2) Dietitians
3) Certified Diabetes Educators
4) Mental Health Professionals
Expanded team members for diabetes care include other health
professionals, depending on the needs of the individual:
cardiologist,
ophthalmologist, neurologist, nephrologist, foot care specialist, social
worker, obstetrician, psychologist/ psychiatrist, pharmacist, community
care worker, surgical specialist.
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