Weight Loss, Diet, and Exercise
The first steps in the treatment of type 2 diabetes are weight loss, if needed, and an appropriate diet. Weight loss can reduce the need for medication as well as the risk of developing complications. Planning a diet that will provide healthy amounts of carbohydrates, protein, fats, and cholesterol and help control body weight often requires close attention from a doctor and possibly a nutritionist. A doctor can also suggest an appropriate exercise regimen.