While it usually cannot be cured, diabetes can be managed, controlled, and improved significantly with medications and lifestyle changes. Losing weight, even just 5% of your current body weight, can make a huge difference. Diet is important, and what a person eats can significantly affect their diabetes. Calories are not all equal in
people with diabetes, so simply counting calories does not work. Staying active and exercising are also recommended. Your healthcare provider will check on the status of your diabetes with a Hemoglobin A1c blood test.