Type 2 Diabetes: Navigating Your Next Steps

Facing New Challenges Head On

If you’re no longer hitting your blood sugar or A1C goals on your current management and treatment plan, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease, meaning it gets worse over time. To regain control, you may need to tweak your lifestyle habits or talk to your doctor about making medication adjustments.

How Type 2 Diabetes Can Change

Over time, your body may make less insulin or become more resistant to the insulin it does produce.

7 Reasons You’re Not Hitting Your A1C Goal

You’re watching your diet, exercising, and following your treatment plan, but your A1C is still high. Why?

9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Stepping Up Your Treatment

Here’s what to know about adding insulin or non-insulin injectables to your treatment plan.

5 Ways to Lower Your A1C

Making these changes can help improve your day-to-day blood sugar and your A1C results.

How to Stay on Track With Your Goals

As you adjust your management plan, you may need to set new goals. Use these strategies to stick with them.