Diabetes does not have a cure, but it is treatable. With the proper treatment plan, you can reduce or even prevent the complications related to diabetes. Common treatments for diabetes include insulin injections, oral medications, diet and exercise. Work closely with your healthcare team to create the best treatment plan for you.
Over time, hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) can cause health problems. Diabetes has been linked to: 1
You can help prevent health problems by keeping your blood glucose levels on target through regular monitoring.2
Choosing foods wisely and stay physically active are the first step. If you can’t reach your target blood glucose levels with diet and physical activity, your healthcare professional may prescribe diabetes medication. The medicine type will depend on your type of diabetes, your schedule and your other health conditions.
1National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Preventing Diabetes Problems. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Updated March 2026. Available at https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventi…. Accessed April 23, 2026.
2American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee. (2026). 6. Glycemic targets: Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026. Diabetes Care, 49(Supplement 1), S105–S120. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc26-S006
