Individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus manage their condition by controlling blood glucose levels, which can reduce symptoms and reduce the risk of long-term complications. Blood glucose can be managed effectively through a balanced diet and maintenance of healthy body weight. Regular physical activity promotes glucose uptake by muscles, which further removes excess glucose from the blood. In addition to diet and exercise, individuals may benefit from insulin injections or oral diabetes medications. Those who are unable to produce insulin require insulin therapy, in which insulin is delivered via injection or use of an insulin pump. Blood glucose can also be checked at home with a glucometer.
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