Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. Effective diabetes care involves a combination of medications, lifestyle changes, monitoring, and regular medical follow-ups to control blood sugar and prevent complications. With the right care plan, people with diabetes can live long and healthy lives.
Diabetes care includes managing blood sugar through diet, exercise, medications, and monitoring. It also involves regular check-ups to prevent or detect complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, eye problems, and nerve damage.
Type 1 diabetes: The body does not make insulin (often diagnosed in childhood).
Type 2 diabetes: The body does not use insulin properly (most common type, often linked to lifestyle).
Gestational diabetes: Develops during pregnancy and usually resolves after delivery, but may increase risk of future diabetes.
Management depends on the type of diabetes:
A balanced diet is essential. Patients are advised to:
Working with a dietitian helps create a personalized meal plan.
Regular physical activity helps lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, control weight, and reduce the risk of complications. Patients should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, after consulting their doctor.
Poorly managed diabetes can lead to serious health problems such as:
Currently, there is no cure for most forms of diabetes. However, with effective management, patients can achieve good control, reduce complications, and in some cases of type 2 diabetes, achieve remission with lifestyle changes and weight management.
Patients should have:
If you or a loved one has diabetes, our Diabetes Care & Endocrinology Team provides comprehensive management, including diet counseling, medication support, lifestyle programs, and complication screening.
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