In addition to explaining diabetes treatment methods, this eMedTV article offers self-management tips. The goal of treatment is to keep blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible through diet, exercise, and, if necessary, medication.
For people with diabetes, drugs such as glyburide, metformin, and insulin can help treat the condition. This eMedTV segment identifies the basic types, classes, and brands of medications used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, it's important to manage your diabetes, and exercise, such as aerobic or strength-training exercises, can help lower your blood glucose and bad cholesterol. This page offers tips for exercising safely with diabetes.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, alternative diabetes treatments include acupuncture, biofeedback, chromium, and ginseng, among others. This article explains these treatments in more detail and offers theories as to how they work.
This eMedTV articles describes how garlic, omega-3 fatty acids, and other supplements for diabetes may be appealing to people looking for alternative treatments. However, there is limited scientific evidence on their effectiveness and potential risks.
As explained in this eMedTV article, although it may seem appealing to treat diabetes with herbal medicine, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of this approach. This segment takes a look at treating diabetes with garlic and ginseng.
