Glucose Control

I realize that you may be very uneasy after reading this chapter. Do all people with diabetes get all of these problems? The simple answer is no. However, you are at greater risk of having these complications. I think the better question would be whether you can prevent diabetes from causing these problems. The scientific data suggest that with good glucose control, most if not all of these complications can be prevented or minimized. For some, glucose control may be as easy as starting an exercise program. But some of you may require initiation in an exercise program, diet modifications, and medications under the close supervision of your physician. No matter where you fall in the range of patients, you can develop an action plan to control your glucose.