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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Finding the Right Diabetes Treatment
There are a lot of options for treating diabetes, but which one is right for you? Here’s what you and your doctor can think about.
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Make a Daily Plan for a Child With Type 1 Diabetes
Find out how a daily plan for school or special events can help your child manage her type 1 diabetes.
Features
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Here's How to Pick the Right Diabetes Specialist
Your diabetes specialist connects you with the tools and support you need to stay healthy. Here's how to pick the right one.
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Do Needles Make You Nervous? Try This
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and need to start injecting insulin or have been prescribed another medication that requires self-injections, there are steps that can minimize the pain and the fear.
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Advances in Diabetes Treatment
Find out the latest methods to control your blood sugar levels if you have diabetes, including new drugs, studies on stem cells, and research on making an artificial pancreas.
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Can You Stop Diabetes Meds? What to Expect
Your blood sugar is under control. How do you talk to your doctor about stopping medication?
Video
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WebMD Expert Answers: What are some of the most exciting and hopeful breakthroughs for someone living with diabetes?
Dr. Elizabeth R. Seaquist reports from the 2013 Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of 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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Weight Loss Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes
Can weight loss surgery help control 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: 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.
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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.