43. What are the main
treatments of diabetes
mellitus?

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The general goal of diabetes
treatment is to normal
glycemic levels.

Type diabetes is treated with
administration of insulin.
Insulin be administered
intravenously or
because as a protein would be
digested if orally. In type II
treatment is done with
drugs that regulate the
metabolism or in more cases
with parenteral administration insulin.
The moderation of
ingestion isan important aid diabetes
treatment.

The diabetes with the use of
agents, like insulin or
medicines, must be carefully
medically supervised since if
used these drugs may decrease
the glucose blood , cause
hypoglycemia and even .
Many other forms of treatment
are under research .