Last updated: August 18, 2022, 12:45 PM IST
It is a chronic medical condition and one needs to take extra care and diligent care of oneself during this process. (Representative Image: Shutterstock)
Type 2 diabetes happens to be the most common form of diabetes and occurs when blood sugar levels are extremely high.
It’s a myth that everyone who suffers from type 2 diabetes needs insulin, some need it to control their blood sugar levels while others don’t. But if you’re one of those people who doesn’t need to take insulin based on your medical history, here are a few tips you can follow to stay healthy.
The first important thing that one really needs to focus on is their lifestyle, remember that you can get type 2 diabetes under control if you encourage a few lifestyle changes big and small.
Never say no to a good nutritious, balanced meal that will provide your body with all the protein and nutrients it needs. Start exercising at least five days a week and make sure you do 30 minutes of aerobic exercise.
It is a must that you also try strength training exercises and get a good night’s sleep at the end of the day to energize your body.
Often doctors tend to suggest a few oral medications such as dopamine-2 agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, meglitinides, or others to patients who are not taking insulin. So be sure to talk to your doctor and find out what medicine to take.
Often people are given combination oral therapy to find out what works best for the patient, but don’t worry, it’s common and your doctor will always know what’s best for you.
And if you were under the impression that insulin is the only injectable drug to treat diabetes, we’re sorry to tell you, you were wrong – there are many more and doctors sometimes recommend them too. as an alternative.
If your Body Mass Index or what is commonly known as BMI is wrong, you need to reduce your weight a bit to treat type 2 diabetes.
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