MamasHealth.com Home Diabetes Information Blood Glucose Meter Care Card Complications Diabetes Diabetes I Diabetes II Diabetes III Diabetes Concerns Diabetes Diet Diabetic Feet Diabetes and Exercise Diabetes and Medicines Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetes & Heart Disease Diabetes & Medicare Questions to ask your Doctor Statistics Stay Healthy Take control of Diabetes Treatment Links News Pre-Diabetes Personal story about recovering from diabetes Email Mama Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	Can Diabetes be Treated? Yes. The aim of treatment is to keep blood sugars close to normal. This is done by reducing sugar intake with a balanced diet and by using drugs or insulin. Treatment Options for Diabetes? Some of the most common treatment options for diabetes are: balanced diet, drugs, insulin and Islet Cell Transplantation. Diet: A diet with balanced amounts of fat, protein and sugar is very important for diabetics. The sugar should be natural, unrefined. Fruits and vegetables are the best places to find natural, unrefined sugar. Diabetics should also be cautious of their weight. Drugs: Drugs are used but should not be a substitute for a healthy diet. Sulphonylurea drugs stimulate the pancreas to release more insulin and are best for individuals who are not overweight. Biguanide drugs help sugar be absorbed by cells as well as reducin the absorption of carbohydrates from the intestinal system. Insulin Modern devices allow diabetics to inject insulin. This usually occurs when they need an insulin boost. Insulin cannot be taken by mouth because the body will digest it. Emergency! Diabetes becomes a medical emergency if it is not properly controlled.
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