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== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
Initial treatment for mild cases of Type II my include diet and excercise. More severe cases may require drugs such as Metformin and glipizide which are used to either assist in creating more insulin, or to aid the body in using the insulin present. There is a large range of drugs used to treat diabetes.
Initial treatment for mild cases of Type II my include diet and exercise. More severe cases may require drugs such as Metformin and glipizide which are used to either assist in creating more insulin, or to aid the body in using the insulin present. There is a large range of drugs used to treat diabetes.
Extreme cases, where drugs are insufficient, may require injections of insulin. Insulin may also be used in cases where very accurate control of blood glucose levels are desired, such as when a diabetic requires an operation or treatment of an injury.
Extreme cases, where drugs are insufficient, may require injections of insulin. Insulin may also be used in cases where very accurate control of blood glucose levels are desired, such as when a diabetic requires an operation or treatment of an injury.
== Cautions ==
== Cautions ==
*A diabetic may lose feeling in hands and feet because of nerve damage.
*It is very important that feet be inspected and any cuts, scrapes or sores are treated promptly. Amputation of the foot is not uncommon where damage has occurred.
*A Doctor or Nurse should do an inspection and test of the feet to see how much loss of feeling has occurred.
Diabetics also suffer from vision loss , do to damage to blood vessels in the eye. A regular appointment with an Opthamologist is recommended.
Diabetics also suffer from vision loss , do to damage to blood vessels in the eye. A regular appointment with an Opthamologist is reccomended.
Careful attention to blood glucose control is essential to continued good health.
Careful attention to blood glucose control is essential to continued good health.