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Diabetes |
Is my diabetes cured?12/12/2001 |
A month back I got tested for diabetes. results were165 on fasting and 238 after meal.Now with diet control and exercise and no medication they came down to 100 and 109 respectively.Does that mean I am cured?I have a family history of diabetes.
Congratulations! You have been doing exactly the right things (diet and exercise) to bring your blood sugar levels down into a normal range. Thanks to your hard work you have normal blood sugar levels, but you still have diabetes. If you stop watching your diet and stop exercising, it`s likely that your blood sugar levels will rise again.Type 2 diabetes is a problem that results from a combination of resistance to the action of insulin and a reduced ability to produce insulin. During the time leading up to diabetes, the effectiveness of the insulin and the production of insulin deteriorate gradually. As the blood sugar levels start to rise, the body tries to make more and more insulin to bring the blood sugar levels back down. Eventually the body can`t make enough insulin, or the insulin-producing cells get worn out, and the blood sugar levels go up and up.
Daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and keeping weight in a normal range reduce insulin resistance. Therefore it is easier for the body to make enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels in a normal range. Even with daily exercise, a healthy diet, and a normal weight, medication may be needed eventually if the cells that produce insulin aren`t working well or if insulin resistance is severe.
The important thing is to keep blood sugar levels in a normal range. Good blood sugar control dramatically reduces the risk of diabetes complications (damage to the eyes, kidneys, heart, and nerves). Testing your blood sugar regularly at home is very important, even if the numbers are good. If the blood sugar levels start to rise, you will know it immediately and can work with your diabetes care provider to bring the levels back down to a good range.
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Nancy J Morwessel, CNP, MSN, CDE Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Diabetes Center College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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