• To survive, people with type 1 diabetes must have insulin delivered by injections or a pump.

 

• Many people with type 2 diabetes can control their blood glucose by following a careful diet and exercise program, losing excess weight, and taking oral medication.

 

• Many people with diabetes also need to take medications to control their cholesterol and blood pressure.

 

• Diabetes self-management education is an integral component of medical care.

 

• Among adults with diagnosed diabetes, 12% take both insulin and oral medications, 19% take insulin only, 53% take oral medications only, and 15% do not take either insulin or oral medications.

 

Treatment with insulin and oral medications—United States, 1999-2001 Source: 1999–2001 National Health Interview Survey Detailed information about this graph is available.

 

Brought to you by Our Health Ministry from the Centers for Disease Control.

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