Type II Diabetes Prevention

Treatments and Prevention of Type II Diabetes

Indigenous people require diabetes treatment and management in order to control the medical condition. Diabetes management involves a healthy diet, regular exercise, medication if necessary and blood monitoring. According to the Mayo Clinic (2015) these steps will assist in maintaining normal blood sugar levels and delay the onset of type two diabetes. In today’s society, many Indigenous people are experiencing much difficulty in managing their disease as their access to health care and proper nutrition is extremely limited and isolated. This has a harmful effect on the Indigenous people, diabetes. Although diabetes is not curable, it is a manageable disease and treatment can make a difference which in return will lower the risk in development of the disease. Treating diabetes can be as simple changing the diet of the individual and participating in a regular physical fitness activity. A change in diet and weight control is often the first line of treatment which can be effective in lowering the blood glucose levels and preventing the onset of diabetes. Exercise has also been known to

The government must ensure community resources and services are available to the Indigenous people, which can assist in managing the disease; such as, access to appropriate health care and health care professionals, access to healthy food options such as fresh fruits and vegetables and appropriate food choices according to Canada’s Food Guide, and finally providing education on the disease. If Indigenous people have a higher understanding regarding the impact that type two diabetes has on their life, they can be more aware of signs and symptoms, treatment, prevention and best practices. Although diabetes is a lifelong chronic condition, early access to health care and treatment results in a prolonged and healthy