As we have introduced before, diabetes is a metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body’s cells do not respond properly to insulin. Well, in this passage we will focus on the medical treatments for diabetes.
Insulin Treatment
People with type 1 diabetes are given insulin through injections. Basically, this treatment helps to increase insulin levels, necessary to regulate blood sugar. The number of injections per day will depend on how severe the diabetes is.
Oral Diabetes Medications
For people with type 2 diabetes, oral medications can be helpful, as the medications make the body more receptive to insulin. In some cases, patients are advised to take insulin injections along with oral medications to control blood sugar effectively.
Ileal Transposition Surgery
People with severe type 2 diabetes that do not respond to conventional treatment may be given ileal transposition surgery. The process involves cutting the final section of the small intestine (ileum) and placing it in between the second portion of the small intestine. This slight modification in the structure of digestive system helps to improve the production of gastrointestinal hormone, GLP-1. This leads to an increase in the number of insulin-secreting cells and improvement in insulin sensitivity. All this helps normalize blood sugar levels.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Overweight patients with severe type 2 diabetes may be advised for gastric bypass surgery. The aim of this surgery is to reduce the weight of the patient, which in turns helps to control diabetes. The procedure involves decreasing the size of the stomach and the length of the small intestine. The duodenum is either removed or simply separated from the stomach. Patients will take less food after gastric bypass surgery due to a smaller stomach size.
Blood Tests
Patients with diabetes are often advised to undergo the A1C test from time to time to know the average blood sugar levels. This test clearly shows whether the treatment plan currently adopted is effective to control diabetes or not. However, with the advent of glucometers, patients can easily check their blood sugar anytime they want at home.
Diabetes can be controlled well with proper treatments, which leads to benefits to patients. We are dedicated to provide the best treatment for our patients and improve their life qulity.
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