Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Guide Series. Part 3: Understanding Injectables and Surgical Treatment By Dr. Florelle Hobson. Will I have to take Insulin? What's the story with Ozempic? What about surgery? If you're living with Type 2 Diabetes and exploring all your treatment options, this part of our series is for you. Keep reading to understand more about injectables and even surgery options. In Part 1 , we emphasized that lifestyle changes are the absolute foundation of managing Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). In Part 2 , we looked at the various oral medications that can help bring your blood sugar into a healthy range. For some, a combination of lifestyle and oral medications is enough. But for others, an injectable medication might become a necessary and powerful part of their treatment plan. You might be feeling a bit nervous about injections, wondering, "Does this mean my diabetes is worse?" or "How will I manage giving myself a shot?" These are completely nor...
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