Diabetes Treatment Directory
Treating Type 1 diabetes -- or insulin-dependant diabetes -- is a lifelong process that includes regular monitoring of glucose levels and insulin injections to maintain regular blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes -- non-insulin-dependant diabetes -- can often be controlled by diet and exercise alone, though insulin and medications may also be used to regluate blood sugar. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how diabetes is treated, what drugs are available, what new treatments are in development, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Type 2 Diabetes Treatments
You have lots of options to manage type 2 diabetes. Diet, and exercise, and medication work together to bring your blood sugar under control.
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When Insulin Isn't Enough for High Blood Sugar
Find out how to bring blood sugar spikes under control if taking insulin for your diabetes isn't doing the trick.
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Treatment Options for Diabetes
Find out what kind of treatments you may need to control type 2 diabetes, including pills and insulin shots.
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Diabetes Drug Alternatives to Insulin
WebMD gives an overview of the injectable diabetes drugs other than insulin that are used to control blood glucose.
Features
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Treating Diabetes With Insulin: Real-Life Tips
Treating your diabetes with insulin doesn't have to be a daily headache. There are ways to make it as easy as possible.
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Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?
See how your lifestyle and genes play a role.
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How to Help Your Diabetes Medications Work Better
Find out how exercise, diet, and getting enough sleep can help your meds bring your type 2 diabetes under control.
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Lose Weight to Lower Your Risk of Diabetes
If you’re overweight, dropping some pounds -- even a few -- can cut your risk of diabetes. All you have to do is watch what you eat and get active.
Video
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Weight Loss Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes
Can weight loss surgery help control diabetes?
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What's the Future of Treating Diabetes?
C. Ronald Kahn, MD, describes what's in store for diabetes treatments.
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Long-Term Complications of Diabetes
C. Ronald Kahn, MD, explains the long-term complications of diabetes.
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Can Diabetes Be Cured?
C. Ronald Kahn, MD, talks about whether type 2 diabetes can be cured.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Type 2 Diabetes
WebMD offers a pictorial overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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Slideshow: Diabetes and Your Mouth
High blood sugar can cause damage throughout the body, including in your mouth. See why oral and dental care is key when you have diabetes.