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.
Diabetic medication includes oral diabetes medications, insulin, and other injectable medications. This eMedTV Web page contains a list of diabetic medication broken down by category and class of medicine, including brand-name drugs.
Research has shown that diabetes and exercise go hand in hand. As this eMedTV 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.
It's important to discuss with your doctor any alternative treatment for diabetes you're considering. This eMedTV page offers key points about alternative treatments for diabetes that you might take into account when exploring alternative treatments.
Diabetes supplements, including garlic and omega-3 fatty acids, may be appealing to people looking for alternative treatments. As this eMedTV article explains, however, there is limited scientific evidence on their effectiveness and potential risks.
Although they may seem appealing, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of herbal medicine for diabetes. This portion of the eMedTV archives provides an in-depth look at herbal medicine for diabetes such as garlic and ginseng.
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