Diabetes: Treatment & Care

Treatment & Care

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Diabetes treatment is an absolute must for diabetes patients. Find out what’s needed for diabetes care.

Treatment

People with type 1 diabetes aren’t the only ones who use insulin. Learn how insulin is used to treat various forms of diabetes.

Oral Diabetes Medications

What prescription drugs can you take to control diabetes?

Gestational Diabetes Treatment

Find out how diabetes in pregnancy is managed.

Video: Insulin Pump for Preschoolers

This video explores use of insulin pumps in young children with diabetes.

Alternative Medicine for Diabetes

Learn about supplements and herbal medicines for diabetes

Transplants for Diabetes

Information about islet cell and pancreas transplants to treat diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes Health Check

Is your type 1 diabetes under control?

Care

7 Principles for Controlling Diabetes for Life

Use these seven steps from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for lifelong diabetes management.

Health Check: Is Your Type 2 Diabetes Under Control?

Assess your health status and how well your type 2 diabetes is under control.

Health Check: Is Your Type 1 Diabetes Under Control?

Assess your health status and how well your type 1 diabetes is under control.

Your Diabetes Doctors

Your diabetes health care team starts with you. Find out who else is on the squad.

Diabetes Foot Care

Learn why it’s so important for diabetes patients to take care of their feet.

This WebMD feature explores the next wave of glucose monitors.

Find out how to get back on track in coping with diabetes. You’ll exit WebMD to reach this web site.

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Your level is currently NormalHigh (hyperglycemia).Low (hypoglycemia).

If the level is below 70 and you are experiencing symptoms such as shaking, sweating or difficulty thinking, you will need to raise the number immediately. A quick solution is to eat a few pieces of hard candy or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey. Recheck your numbers again in 15 minutes to see if the number has gone up. If not, repeat the steps above or call your doctor.

People who experience hypoglycemia several times in a week should call their health care provider. It's important to monitor your levels each day so you can make sure your numbers are within the range. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

Your blood sugar level is slightly high. You should call your health care provider and ask if laboratory tests to check for diabetes are needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

Congratulations on taking steps to manage your health.

However, it's important to continue to track your numbers so that you can make lifestyle changes if needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

Your level is currently normal. However, if you are concerned about diabetes speak with your physician. There may be other risk factors that increase your risk for diabetes.

Your level is high if this reading was taken before eating. Aim for 70-130 before meals and less than 180 two hours after meals.

Even if your number is high, it's not too late for you to take control of your health and lower your blood sugar.

One of the first steps is to monitor your levels each day. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

Your blood sugar level may be high, depending on when you last ate. If you have not eaten for at least 8 hours, your blood sugar should be less than 100. If you've eaten within the last 2 hours, your blood sugar should be less than 140. You should call your health care provider and ask if you need laboratory tests to check for diabetes. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

Blood sugars consistently above 180 warrant prompt medical attention.

Even if your number is high, it's not too late for you to take control of your health and lower your blood sugar.

One of the first steps is to monitor your levels each day. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

Your blood sugar level is high. You should call your health care provider and ask if laboratory tests to check for diabetes are needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.