Diabetes is a disease that is the result of your body does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the body which helps to make the sugar into energy. The symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst, increased urination, constant hunger, weight loss, irritability, blurred vision and fatigue. Although each symptom alone is harmless, the combination of symptoms that means you have diabetes. And if left untreated, diabetes can be a serious illness and can put you at higher risk for other more serious diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
Types of treatments for diabetes
There are several types of treatments for diabetes, including medications, insulin therapy, surgery, alternative treatments, and changes in lifestyle. The treatment of diabetes the more important changes in lifestyle - healthy eating and exercise. A change in lifestyle should work hand in hand with other treatments for diabetes to get the maximum benefit from these treatments.
If your doctor recommends a medication to treat your diabetes, you should discuss with him the potential side effects of medications and potential interactions with other medications you are taking and possible interactions with food. Many people choose not to take the risks associated with certain drugs and choose to use replacement therapy. You should discuss your options with your doctor and get a diabetes treatment that will work for you.
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