Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Guide Series. Part 2: Understanding Oral Diabetes Medications By Dr. Florelle Hobson. Will I be on pills forever? What are the side effects? How will I afford them? I f you have been prescribed medications for Type 2 Diabetes, these are all valid questions and you are not alone in asking them. In Part 1 of this series, we looked at your most powerful tool for preventing, improving and even reversing Type 2 Diabetes - Lifestyle Change . Healthy living is the foundation for lasting health, but sometimes, blood sugars remain high even while you are eating right and staying active. Today, we will look at the options for Type 2 Diabetes Oral Medications (pills). Why Pills are Considered for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes? You may have been prescribed oral medications (pills) to treat Type 2 Diabetes. Think of Diabetes pills not as a sign that you failed or that healthy living isn't working, but as extra backup for your body. Your doctor might sugge...
Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Guide Series. Part 1: The Power of Lifestyle Change By Dr. Florelle Hobson. Your Right to Know: Understanding Your Treatment Options The American College of Lifestyle Medicine recently published the Diabetes Bill of Rights . Firstly, you have the right to be informed about your treatment options before making a decision. Today, we're focusing on your most powerful tool to manage and even reverse Type 2 Diabetes: lifestyle changes. Think of this as your first line of defense. Is Changing My Lifestyle Right for Me? YES! For most people with Type 2 Diabetes, lifestyle change is not just "an option" – it's a powerful starting point . Lifestyle Change is the first line of treatment for diabetes. If done right, it can lead to T2D reversal. Lifestyle change not about strict rules or giving up everything you love. It's about taking charge and getting back to feeling strong and energetic. Why Choose Healthy Lifestyle Changes? Choosing to change...