Intensive management of type II diabetes

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In some ways, type II diabetes is harder to treat than type I diabetes because of insulin resistance. Since most patients with type II disease are obese and obesity increases insulin resistance, the cornerstone of treatment is weight loss through diet combined with exercise, which has additional beneficial effects on metabolic rate. However, drug treatment may be needed to avoid the complications of chronic hyperglycemia. Dr Duckworth summarizes the goals of treatment and how to attain them without exacerbating coexisting disorders.