Type 2 Diabetes: Recently Diagnosed: Other Treatment
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Other Treatment
Avoid products that promise a “cure” for diabetes. No such cure exists. If you have questions about a product for diabetes, check with your local American Diabetes Association office, your doctor, or a diabetes educator.
Other types of meal plans
You may hear of people with diabetes following meal plans other than those typically recommended by diabetes experts. Talk with a registered dietitian before choosing an alternate meal planning method for your or your child's diabetes diet.
Complementary therapies
Complementary therapies, such as acupuncture or biofeedback, may help relieve stress and muscle tension and improve your overall well-being and quality of life. Talk with your doctor if you are using any complementary or alternative therapies, including chiropractic therapy and osteopathy.
Herbal medicines and natural substances, such as antioxidants, vanadium, magnesium, or chromium, may be helpful but should be taken only under your doctor's supervision. Talk with your doctor about any herbal or natural products that you are taking or that you want to take.
| Last updated: | June 16, 2008 |
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| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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