Endocrinology and Diabetes Program

Type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes still make insulin. The insulin is just not working as it should.

The insulin cannot move as much sugar into the cells as is needed.
When the body’s insulin can no longer keep up, the person’s blood sugar levels begin to rise.

Type 2 diabetes can be treated with diet, exercise, medicines or insulin. The treatment depends on how high the blood sugar is.
When someone first has type 2 diabetes, weight loss and oral medicines can help manage blood sugars.
As the disease goes on, sometimes pills alone can no longer manage blood sugars. Sometimes a person will be on a few medicines to help manage blood sugars.
Treating diabetes can be a struggle for children of all ages.
- It is important to make sure that they are still having a happy and healthy childhood.
- Our clinic can help support their diabetes needs, as well as their mental health needs.
When your child is diagnosed with diabetes, they will go to diabetes classes. This is to make sure you feel confident and safe caring for their diabetes at home and school. There are also classes in advanced diabetes skills if you and your child would like to learn more.
They will also meet with the diabetes team every 3 months to review their blood sugar numbers.