Diabetes Treatments

Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism -- the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Understanding Your Diabetes Treatment Options How do you know if you have diabetes? Learn what's involved in the diagnosis.
Your Diabetes Care Team Different doctors can help you manage different aspects of your diabetes. Find out who you need on your team.
Insulin Treatment: The Basics Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar. There are many types of insulin used to treat diabetes. Learn about the most common, side effects, storage tips, and more.
Types of Insulin Many forms of insulin treat diabetes, including rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, and pre-mixed. Learn which type is best for your diabetes.
Insulin Questions for Your Doctor Has your doctor prescribed insulin to help manage your type 1 or type 2 diabetes? You’ll want to know how and when to take it, what side effects could happen, and what other changes you may need to make.
Non-Insulin Diabetes Injectables Insulin isn't the only type of injectable diabetes medicine your doctor might prescribe for you. Learn about other injectable medications.
Oral Medications for Diabetes When you think about diabetes drugs, you may think of insulin or other medications that you get from a shot or a pump. But there are others that you take as a pill or that you inhale.

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