Treatment

Treatment of Type 1 diabetes requires a strict regimen that typically includes a carefully calculated diet, planned physical activity, home blood glucose testing several times a day, and multiple daily insulin injections

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes includes diet control, exercise, home blood glucose testing, and in some cases, oral medication and/or insulin.  Approximately 40% of people with Type 2 diabetes require insulin injections.

Gestational and "Other specific types" of diabetes treatment regimens vary for each individual.  Treatment must be individualized and must address medical, psychosocial, and lifestyle issues.