9) Because there’s no cure, treatment focuses on managing blood glucose levels.

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing diseases in the world, with an estimated 438 million adults affected worldwide. And it’s one of the top killers too, taking a life every 3 seconds. Nearly 80% of people who die from diabetes are type 2, which accounts for about 95% of diabetes cases in North America and Europe. With no cure available, treatment focuses on managing blood glucose levels by diet and lifestyle changes and medication.

10) The role of activity in managing blood glucose levels.

Regular exercise, along with healthy eating and diabetes medication, is one of the three important factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle to combat this disease.
For people who don’t have any underlying complications from diabetes, regular exercise can help them keep their blood glucose levels under control because it reduces the amount of sugar in their blood and slows down the rate at which sugar enters their bloodstream after eating.