Not exact matches
People with type 2 diabetes can usually
control it initially with diet, exercise, and
glucose - lowering
medication, but those with type 1 need to begin insulin injections immediately — a particularly tough blow when the patient is a child.
The effects of diabetes type 2 can be
controlled by having a diet low in fat and
glucose and regular exercising, while taking
medications and type 1 can be
controlled by administering regular injections of insulin.
(This is specific to individuals based on calorie needs, activity level, blood
glucose control and
medication regimen).
As these supplements improve
glucose control and insulin function,
medication requirements will likely decrease.
The LCDA also acknowledges there are times when Type 2 diabetic patients do not need
medications to get
glucose levels under
control and may be able to reduce or stop
medications when actively following a comprehensive integrative protocol for diabetes.
And, diabetes can cause a great deal of stress, as well, having to poke fingers for
glucose, watch the diet, worry about complications, take
medications, and have poor
control even though following a medical practitioners advice.
This data suggests a different effect of ketosis on
glucose homeostasis in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.21 Other studies support the long - term efficacy of ketogenic diets in managing complications of T2D.36, 37 Although significant reductions in fat mass often results when individuals restrict carbohydrate, the improvements in glycaemic
control, haemoglobin A1c and lipid markers, as well as reduced use or withdrawal of insulin and other
medications in many cases, occurs before significant weight loss occurs.
If decreased calorie intake and increased exercise does not result in blood
glucose control, oral
medication is added.
He starts an oral
medication to help bring his
glucose under
control and because the doctor indicated his blood pressure was running a little high, he starts
medication to keep that in check.