Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in Children
Treatments for type 2 diabetes in children are similar to those in adults. Depending on certain factors, a treatment plan may combine regular physical activities, healthy eating, blood sugar monitoring, weight loss surgery, medications, and insulin. Currently, three medications are approved by the FDA for treating type 2 diabetes in children:
– Meformin can be taken orally to reduce the amount of sugar released by the liver into the blood
– Liraglutide can be injected to help the pancreas release more insulin after each meal when levels of blood sugar are high
– Insulin: When levels of blood sugar are too high, insulin may be injected to stabilize sugar in the bloodstream.
In addition, some diet changes can help improve the symptoms. These include:
– Reducing portion sizes
– Consuming less fat and high-calorie foods
– Eating at home rather than eating out
– Consuming more healthy and whole foods, especially veggies, fruits, lean protein, and healthy fat [7]
