Risk of Diabetic Complications

In 1993, results of a long term, prospective study called the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) were published. This study showed, for the first time, that it is possible to significantly reduce the development of complications and their progression by managing diabetes effectively. This means working to maintain a blood glucose range close to normal levels. Important tools to achieve near normal blood sugar ranges and better health with diabetes are:

 

Medications

Exercise

Food and Diet in Diabetes

Weight Control

Ranges of Blood Glucose

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