After kids or teens are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the next
step is to create a diabetes management plan to help them manage
the condition and stay healthy and active. Treatment plans for
type 2 diabetes are based on each child's needs and the
suggestions of the diabetes health care team. Type 2 Diabetes
Treatment Basics The blood glucose level is the amount of
glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main source of energy for
the body's cells and is carried to each cell through the
bloodstream. The hormone insulin allows the glucose to get into
the cells. In type 2 diabetes, the body doesn't respond normally
to insulin, so glucose is less able to enter the cells. This
causes the blood glucose level to rise. Treatment goals for kids
with diabetes are to control the condition in a way that
minimizes symptoms, prevents short- and long-term health
problems, and helps them to have normal physical, mental,
emotional, and social growth and development. To do this,
parents and kids should aim for the goal of keepin