Prevention and management

Prevention

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. Type 2 and gestational diabetes can sometimes be prevented or delayed through lifestyle changes including:

  • maintaining a healthy body weight
  • being physically active
  • following a healthy eating plan
  • managing blood pressure
  • managing cholesterol levels
  • not smoking tobacco [44185].

Management

Once diagnosed, there are a number of strategies available to help manage diabetes including:

  • patient education
  • self-monitoring blood glucose levels
  • having regular checkups
  • lifestyle changes
  • insulin therapy or medications where required
  • support from healthcare professionals [45667].

References

Key resources

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Artwork

Janganpa Jukurrpa (Brush-tailed Possum Dreaming) by Phyllis Napurrurla Williams

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