Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes: Treatment

Unfortunately, right now there is no cure for type 1 diabetes. Because people diagnosed with this condition can’t produce insulin on their own, it must be injected regularly.

Most people are taking injections by themselves in various areas of the body with soft tissue, such as the arm, buttocks or stomach. These injections are necessary every day, several times per day.

Some people are also opting for insulin pumps; this device supplies a steady amount of insulin into the body through a small tube (which might make this option more uncomfortable).

Luckily, though, type 2 diabetes can be controlled and even reversed by adopting a healthy diet and exercising regularly. However, if those lifestyle modifications aren’t easing the symptoms, your specialist may recommend you additional medicated treatment.

For both types of diabetes, it’s crucial that you monitor your blood sugar levels constantly. Type 1 diabetes in particular can cause dangerous fluctuations in blood sugar levels, so it’s especially important to monitor it as often as possible to avoid complications.

Adopting the right diet

Regardless if someone is suffering from type 1 or type 2 diabetes, diet can make a huge difference in keeping insulin levels under control.

If you’ve been diagnosed with this illness or you think you’re at risk, we have plenty of resources that can improve your diet in a tasty, healthy way:

• Top 5 Diabetes Friendly Foods, According to a Dietician
• 7 Worst Foods You Can Eat for Diabetes (+ Healthy Alternatives)

  And because we truly want to make a difference in your life, you can access our Ultimate 7-Days Diabetes Meal Plan right here for free. Why should you do it?

• It’s time saving because, you know, we’re in the middle of a pandemic and need to juggle ten activities simultaneously;
• It’s balanced by providing you valuable nutrients from all food groups;
• It’s actually tasty, which can help you find joy in eating even as a diabetic.