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Pharmacist can help patients select the most

appropriate hypoglycemic management strategy
on an individual basis. Pharmacists can counsel on
an appropriate diet and exercise routine to
compliment medication management in treating
diabetes.The pharmacist’s role in diabetes
management is more important than ever before,
given the number of patients with diabetes and
the number of options available for treating them.

Controlling blood sugar through diet, oral

medication or insulin is the main treatment.
Regular screening for complications is also
required.There are a number of treatments
available to help you manage and treat your
diabetes. Everyone is di erent, so treatment will
vary depending on your own individual needs.
Insulin pumps. ...
Islet cell transplant. ...
Tablets and medication. ...
Weight loss surgery. ...
Diet and exercise. ...

The good news is that losing weight, changing

your diet and living an active life can help return
your blood glucose levels to normal. With normal
sugar levels, you can stop taking diabetes
medication and protect your future health.

Type 1 diabetes
Diagnostic Test includes:
Glycated hemoglobin test (AC1) test...This blood
test shows your average blood sugar level for the
past 2 to 3 months. It measures the amount of
blood sugar attached to the oxygen-carrying
protein in red blood cells (hemoglobin). The
higher the blood sugar levels, the more
hemoglobin you'll have with sugar attached. An
A1C level of 6.5% or higher on two separate tests
means you have diabetes.
Random blood sugar test. A blood sample will be
taken at a random time and may be confirmed by
additional tests. Blood sugar values are expressed
in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or millimoles
per liter (mmol/L). No matter when you last ate, a
random blood sugar level of 200 mg/dL (11.1
mmol/L) or higher suggests diabetes.
Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample will be
taken after you don't eat (fast) overnight. A
fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL (5.6
mmol/L) is healthy. A fasting blood sugar level
from 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) is
considered prediabetes. If it's 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/
L) or higher on two separate tests, you have
diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes includes:
Treatment consists of self care and antidiabetic
medications
Treatments include diet, exercise, medication
and insulin therapy.
Metformin (Fortamet, Glumetza, others) is
generally the first medicine prescribed for type
2 diabetes.

Pregnant women may also get Gestational

diabetes. A form of high blood sugar a ecting
pregnant women.
Those who develop gestational diabetes are at
higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in
life.

Prevention
Lose extra weight. Losing weight reduces the risk
of diabetes.
Be more physically active. There are many benefits
to regular physical activity.
Eat healthy plant foods. Plants provide vitamins,
minerals and carbohydrates in your diet.
Eat healthy fats.
Skip fad diets and make healthier choices.