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There are 2 main aims of diabetes treatment. These are to:

1. eliminate any symptoms of diabetes; and
2. prevent the possible complications it can cause.

Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can be managed and kept under control.

Both Type 1 and Type 2 can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, strokes, blindness, kidney damage and nerve damage if they are not treated well. Tight control of the blood sugar level helps reduce the chance of these problems arising.

The type of treatment needed depends on the type of diabetes.

In both types of diabetes, dietary measures play a crucial role. Specially-trained dietitians can offer invaluable advice about which foods are good and which are not so good.