No matter where you are with type 2 diabetes, there are some things you should know. Type 2 means that your body doesn't use insulin properly. And while some people can control their blood sugar levels with healthy eating and exercise, others may need medication or insulin to manage it. Regardless, you have everything you need to fight it.
Medications- The list of medications for type 2 diabetes is long and potentially confusing. Learning about these drugs- How they're taken? What they do? What side effects they may cause
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Monitoring your Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Levels- It’s important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range as much as possible to help prevent or delay long-term, serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Staying in your target range can also help improve your energy and mood. High blood pressure is common in people who have diabetes. It can damage your heart, your blood vessels, and other parts of your body. Controlling your blood pressure is one way you can help manage your diabetes.
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Symptoms- The warning signs of Type 2 Diabetes can be so mild that you don't notice them. Some people don't find out they have it until they get problems from long-term damage caused by the disease.
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Diet and Fitness - Put the right fuel in your body. A huge part of managing type 2 diabetes is developing a healthy diet. You need to eat something sustainable that helps you feel better and still makes you feel happy and fed. Remember, it’s a process. Get moving with a fitness plan. Fitness is a key part of managing type 2. And the good news, all you have to do is get moving. You don’t have to become an ultra-marathoner. You can start slowly with a walk around the block or a simple bike ride. The key is to find activities you love and do them as often as you can.
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Complications- Type 2 diabetes can be easy to ignore, especially in the early stages when you're feeling fine. But diabetes affects many major organs, including your heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes and kidneys. Controlling your blood sugar levels can help prevent these complications.
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