A recent study conducted by the American Diabetes Association has shown that the ‘Double’ method of treating Type 2 diabetes has shown promising results.

The ‘Double’ method is a combination of lifestyle intervention and medication, with a focus on reducing body weight, improving insulin sensitivity and increasing physical activity.

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). In Type 2 diabetes, the body either does not produce enough insulin or the cells don’t respond properly to the insulin produced.

This leads to high levels of glucose in the blood, which can cause a range of health problems.

Lifestyle Intervention

Lifestyle intervention is an important component of the ‘Double’ method of treating Type 2 diabetes. This involves making changes to one’s diet and increasing physical activity.

By following a healthy diet and exercising regularly, individuals with Type 2 diabetes can improve their body weight, decrease inflammation, and increase insulin sensitivity over time.

The American Diabetes Association recommends that individuals with Type 2 diabetes aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.

Medication

Medication is also important for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. There are several different classes of medication that can be used to treat Type 2 diabetes, including:.

Insulin sensitizers (such as metformin)
Insulin secretagogues (such as sulfonylureas)
Incretin mimetics (such as GLP-1 receptor agonists)
DPP-4 inhibitors (such as sitagliptin)
SGLT2 inhibitors (such as empagliflozin)

Medication can help to improve blood sugar control and prevent long-term complications of Type 2 diabetes, such as nerve damage, kidney damage and vision loss.

The ‘Double’ Method

The ‘Double’ method of treating Type 2 diabetes involves a combination of lifestyle intervention and medication. The goal is to improve insulin sensitivity, decrease body weight and increase physical activity.

Studies have shown that the ‘Double’ method is effective in lowering HbA1c levels (a measure of blood sugar control over the past 2-3 months) and reducing the risk of long-term complications of Type 2 diabetes.

Benefits of the ‘Double’ Method

There are several benefits of the ‘Double’ method of treating Type 2 diabetes, including:.

Improved insulin sensitivity
Improved blood sugar control
Decreased body weight
Decreased inflammation
Decreased risk of long-term complications of Type 2 diabetes
Improved cardiovascular health

Conclusion

The ‘Double’ method for treating Type 2 diabetes has shown promising results in recent studies. This combination of lifestyle intervention and medication can help to improve insulin sensitivity, decrease body weight and increase physical activity.

If you have Type 2 diabetes, talk to your healthcare provider about whether the ‘Double’ method may be right for you.