There is no known cure for diabetes. Treatment must continue throughout life. Treatment can help control diabetes. It also reduces the likelihood of long-term problems from this disease and increases the chances of a long, healthy life. Your doctor also may talk to you about using less salt.
Exercise also is an important part of weight and diabetes control.
Start exercising slowly and with the advice of your doctor. If diet and exercise alone are not effective, your doctor may also prescribe an oral drug. Your doctor may prescribe insulin injections to control type II diabetes when diet, exercise, or oral drugs do not control blood sugar levels. Keeping track of your blood sugar level is an important way to know how well diabetes treatment is working. Careful treatment of diabetes and watching for signs of complications help avoid medical emergencies due to diabetes.