The immediate goal of treatment is to lower high blood glucose levels. The long-term goals of treatment are to prevent diabetes-related complications. The primary treatment for type 2 diabetes is exercise and diet. You should learn basic diabetes management skills. They will help prevent complications and the need for medical care….. (more…)

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Often, people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms at all. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Blurred vision, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, frequent or slow-healing infections, increased appetite, increased thirst, increased urination….. (more…)