Medication
Compliance: It's
crucial to take prescribed medications regularly and as directed by your
healthcare provider. This might include oral medications like metformin or
injectable medications such as insulin.
Monitoring
Blood Sugar Levels:
Regularly checking your blood sugar levels helps you and your healthcare team
adjust your medication dosage as needed. This monitoring helps ensure that your
blood sugar stays within a healthy range.
Healthy Eating: Following a balanced
diet is essential. This typically includes controlling portion sizes, eating a
variety of foods (including fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole
grains), and limiting sugary and high-fat foods.
Regular
Physical Activity:
Engaging in regular exercise can help improve insulin sensitivity and lower
blood sugar levels. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic
activity per week, along with strength training exercises.
Managing
Stress: Stress
can affect blood sugar levels, so practicing relaxation techniques such as deep
breathing, meditation, or yoga can be beneficial.
Controlling diabetes with medication involves using various types of drugs
to manage blood sugar levels effectively. Here are some common medications used
for diabetes control:
Metformin: This is typically the first-line medication for
type 2 diabetes. It works by reducing glucose production in the liver and
improving insulin sensitivity in the body's tissues.
Insulin: Often used in type 1 diabetes and sometimes in
type 2 diabetes, insulin
therapy helps regulate blood sugar levels by replacing the insulin your
body is unable to produce. There are different types of insulin with varying
durations of action.
