Diabetes

Treatment

Treatment for diabetes can be challenging, but Mayo Clinic specialists will work with you to develop the best treatment approach for your needs. No matter what type of diabetes you have, it is important to eat a healthy diet, exercise and try to keep a healthy weight.

People with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes may need to use insulin or other medications. Rarely, people with very difficult-to-control type 1 diabetes may be candidates for a pancreas transplant, a kidney-pancreas transplant or an islet cell transplant, after carefully weighing the risks and benefits.

Read more about treatment for type 1diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes.