Keeping Up With What’s New When you see how far we have come in diabetes treatment and control, you can be excited about the future. Please remember the best treatment for you depends on many factors. You and your doctor know what is best for you. New research and improvements in treatment are constantly being studied. There have been advances in insulins, insulin delivery systems (pens and pumps), blood glucose testing and monitoring devices including continuous glucose monitoring devices (which may work bionically one day), new oral agents and pills and a greater emphasis on diagnosing prediabetes and detecting and treating diabetes early. Read Diabetes Forecast and other materials from the American Diabetes Association as well as the resources listed in the back of this book. Remember to always BALANCE YOUR ACT! There are many diabetes apps available for tracking meals (including restaurants) and activity levels. Check the App Store or Google Play. Ask your doctor about new treatments and find out if any may be good options for you. Until a cure for diabetes is found, learn as much as you can about it. With help from your doctor and medical health care team, you can work hard and control most aspects of your diabetes. We hope this book helped you get started.
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