Type 2 Diabetes
Signs Your Type 2 Diabetes Medications Are Working (or if It’s Time to Change Treatment)
Uncontrolled diabetes increases the risk of complications.
One of the primary goals of treating type 2 diabetes is reducing your risk of complications. You and your healthcare team will come up with a treatment plan to get your diabetes under control. There are warning signs of uncontrolled diabetes that may signal that your treatment plan isn’t working.
Uncontrolled diabetes essentially means that your blood sugar levels are high or unstable. The goal is to be able to keep your blood sugar levels within the target range. High blood sugar levels can damage your organs and overall health over time, so getting those under control is very important. In this video, learn the signs and complications that can occur with uncontrolled diabetes.
Tara Kim, MD, is an endocrinologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
Dr. Kausel is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders in New York City.
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