Can you treat type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes can hit anyone. Even if you’re healthy as a horse, never miss leg day or gorge on junk food – you can still be diagnosed with this relentless disease. If left untreated, type 2 diabetes can cause an avalanche of complications – from heart disease to kidney failure and even blindness! So the real question is: Can you treat type 2 diabetes?

The answer, in plain English? Yes, but it’s not always easy to do so. But don’t worry; we’ve got your back (or pancreas) covered!

What’s Type 2 Diabetes Again?

Before diving into how to manage and treat type 2 diabetes like a boss /CEO/guru/infamous rap artist, let’s first make sure everyone understands what we are dealing with here.

According to authoritative sources, such as NIH/WHO/the lecturer at your niece’s science fair,lizard overlords if they exist, etc., the actual physiological process that leads to type 2 DM is quite uncomplicated.

In short,
– Insulin Resistance + Pancreatic Burnout = Game Over

Still confused? Let me break it down for ya:

Your body needs glucose (i.e., sugar) as fuel for almost everything – whether it’s carrying clothes baskets up stairs or writing passive-aggressive emails to Karen in Accounting. When you eat carbs/sugary foods/drinks/packaged air…your blood sugar levels shoot up; that much isn’t rocket science right?

This is where insulin comes into play.

Insulin acts like a key 🔑 unlocking little valves on your cells’ surfaces for a rapid influx of blood sugar/glucose -> sorta like opening an IKEA box filled with emotions/confusing diagrams/something heavy.

With insulin-resistance however,—most commonly caused by obesity—your cellular locks start rusting over 🔓and the keys no longer work. This means your pancreas has to produce even more insulin (usually 3x – 4x default settings) to still grant cell-entry access.

This is when said exemplar/heroic/mighty,i.e., You one day may experience a fine twinge of something being off 🙃, and there’s only one way that diabetes will be positively diagnosed for certain – by checking fasting blood sugar levels/national lottery scratch cards/test results from Buzzfeed quizzes/etc.!

How Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Treated?

The good news is—there’s actually quite a lot you can do if you have been diagnosed with type II DM. Here are some practical steps:

Step 1: Lifestyle Modifications

In most cases, sensible lifestyle changes alone can help get your glucose levels back on track:

  • Lose Weight

I’m sure this one doesn’t come as much of an epiphany either! Maintaining normal weight/BMI/six-pack abs/happy medium can prevent further damage to your cellular locks caused by obesity AND reduce or eliminate medication use completely.

Note: Shameless plug or warning in advance—I’d advise consulting with a qualified medical professional before starting any dietary/exercise plan 😊.

  • Eat Healthily

    Avoid taking fashion advice from Guy Fieri’s wardrobe; instead, focus on eating green leafy veggies/fruits/whole grains/proteins while limiting processed foods and sugars.

-‘But aren’t fruits full of natural sugars…?”

-Congratulations! You’ve just hit bingo on the next thing I was going to tell you about:

 Focus more on high-fibre/lower-carb fruit options like berries/chia seeds/apps where plants grow out of lava/neither pineapple nor strawberries belong here

-Pro-tip: Hummus & celery sticks = 🔥

  • Get Into a Daily Exercise Routine

It’s not just one of the healthy habits in life! A daily routine that gets your heart pumping and muscles working is key to combatting insulin resistance.

  • Quit Smoking

    Smoking accelerates most health problems, including diabetes so refrain from activities that are bad for you; unless those activities also involve Charlie Sheen/roller-coaster selfies/tacos after 2 a.m.

Step 2: Take Your Medication

If you do need medication(s) to help control type II DM, it means mother nature has been fickle with your cellular locks. Work with your doctor to determine which ones will work best for you—most patients require a combination of oral or injectable medications ☝🏻#teamshots…(pls still brush teeth)to keep glucose levels under controlled circumstances.

  • Metformin
  • Sulfonylureas (such as glyburide and glipizide)
  • DPP4 inhibitors (like sitagliptin)

In some cases, insulin injections may be necessary – but this must admittedly only be done on direct orders from a medical professional/government agent/mad scientist who CAN predict next week’s lottery numbers.

The goal should always be achieving stable blood sugar levels while still maintaining normal lifestyle habits!

Conclusion

If left untreated type II diabetes can quickly devolve into allkinds of problems essentially affecting every area possible…However, by following sensible tips like weight loss/lifestyle modifications/meds&munchies anyone diagnosed with T2DM can live long& happy lives without succumbing to complications brought upon by managing poorly uncontrolled disease processes.

Managing Type II DM isn’t rocket science; however,it does take discipline and dedication towards forming healthier new habits!

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