Diabetes management

The main goal of diabetes management is to keep blood glucose (BG) levels as normal as possible.[1] If diabetes is not well controlled, further challenges to health may occur.[1] People with diabetes can measure blood sugar by various methods, such as with a BG meter or a continuous glucose monitor, which monitors over several days.[2] Glucose can also be measured by analysis of a routine blood sample.[2] Usually, people are recommended to control diet, exercise, and maintain a healthy weight, although some people may need medications to control their blood sugar levels. Other goals of diabetes management are to prevent or treat complications that can result from the disease itself and from its treatment.[3]

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