Type 2 Diabetes Management - Tips and Strategies

Type 2 diabetes management involves lifestyle changes, medication, and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels to keep them under control.

Type 2 Diabetes Management FAQ

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What is type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot and tiredness. Many people have no symptoms. It increases your risk of getting serious problems with your eyes, feet, heart and nerves.

What is a type 2 diabetes guideline?

This guideline covers care and management for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 2 diabetes. It focuses on patient education, dietary advice, managing cardiovascular risk, managing blood glucose levels, and identifying and managing long-term complications.

How do you manage blood sugar if you have type 2 diabetes?

The main treatments for managing blood sugar levels if you have type 2 diabetes are: Insulin along with other medication that helps lower blood sugar levels Other types of diabetes medicine that is injected or taken as tablets.

How is type 2 diabetes treated?

So treatment includes regular health checks and getting support to be active, eat healthily, and maintain a healthy weight. You may need to take medication including insulin and check your blood sugars regularly too. Type 2 diabetes can go undiagnosed for years if you don’t have symptoms or your symptoms are missed.

Can a person with Type 2 diabetes reduce blood sugar?

Many people with type 2 diabetes can reduce their blood glucose (and HbA1c) to a target level with changes to their diet, weight and exercise levels. However, if the blood sugar (or HbA1c) level remains too high after a trial of these measures for a few months, then medication is usually advised.