Type 2 Diabetes: All That You Need To Know

Other Medications

Thiazolidinediones are also called TZDs or glitazones are oral medications that help to lower insulin resistance. Examples are pioglitazone (Actos) and rosiglitazone (Avandia).
Gliptins or DPP-4 inhibitors on the other hand help in releasing insulin into the body. One example is sitagliptin (Januvia).
SGLT2 inhibitors assist kidneys in removing sugar from the body in the urine and examples are canagliflozin (Invokana), dapagliflozin (Farxiga), and empagliflozin (Jardiance).

Other Popular Treatments

Insulin therapy is also a common way to treat diabetes. It can be of different types. These treatments differ in the way they start to work, when they peak, and their longevity. Insulin level is maintained using different methods-needle, pen, pump, port, jet injector, an inhaler.

Bariatric surgery or a weight-loss surgery can help the blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight. There are cases where people are diabetes-free after a bariatric surgery.

Is it Curable?

There is no sure cure when it comes to diabetes. But this chronic condition is controllable, and sometimes symptoms would even end up going for a long period of time. We must take note that type 2 diabetes develops very slowly because the cells in the body resist insulin or the pancreas does not produce the healthy amount. And in the end, there is not enough energy produced resulting in a spike in blood sugar levels.

Severe Implications

But even though there is no definite cure, there are ways by which people can normalize their blood sugar, and have control over your blood sugar to help reduce health complications. The heart, blood vessels, nerves, kidneys, brain, eyes, feet, and skin can be deeply affected if type 2 diabetes remains untreated for so long. It can lead to a very serious condition with some even resulting in amputations.

Type 2 Diabetes Diet

People with type 2 diabetes can benefit a lot from a healthy diet. It really helps one to lose excess weight and control blood sugar. Watching and being mindful of your diet is extremely important for people with type 2 diabetes. A good diet plan is having a plant-based Mediterranean-style of eating, incorporating healthy oils, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans. “Create Your Plate” by the American Diabetes Association is another efficient way of controlling one’s diet. It involves having a quarter of non-starchy vegetables, one quarter with protein and one quarter with grains or other starchy foods. It is important to note that carbs are dangerous.

 Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

To prevent type 2 diabetes take a little effort that goes a long way. Eat healthily will surely reduce the chances of having a type 2 diabetes–eat more fruits and vegetables, as long as you reduce your intake of sugary drinks and desserts, and your portion.

Lose weight is another effective means to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. If 5% to 7% of your weight is reduced, it means you can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association also suggests aerobic exercise and strength training as something that helps in preventing or reduces chances of having type 2 diabetes.