MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES | Academic Hour - Session 11 | 01.06.2023

Topic : Management of Type 2 Diabetes Resource Person: Professor Sachith Abhayaratna Specialist in Endocrinology Professor in Pharmacology Faculty of Medicine , University of Colombo . The Management of Type 2 Diabetes involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and regular monitoring to control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of complications. Lifestyle Modifications include Healthy Diet, Regular Exercises, Weight Management, Avoid Smoking and Alcohol. Medications can be oral or injectable. Regular Blood Sugar measuring helps to track how well the treatment plan is working and allows adjustments to be made if needed. Also regular medical check-ups and screenings are essential to monitor for diabetes-related complications like kidney disease, eye problems, nerve damage, and cardiovascular issues. In this video Management of Types 2 Diabetes will be discussed comprehensively.