Type 2 Diabetes

Key facts

• •37.3 million Americans have type 2 diabetes (CDC)
• •GLP-1 medications lower A1c by 1–2% and aid weight loss
• •Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Rybelsus are FDA-approved for T2D
• •Most commercial insurance plans cover GLP-1 for diabetes (vs weight loss)
• •Newer GLP-1s offer cardiovascular benefits beyond glucose control

Why GLP-1 medications

Common symptoms

• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Increased thirst and dry mouth
• Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
• Fatigue and irritability
• Blurred vision
• Slow-healing cuts, frequent infections
• Numbness or tingling in hands and feet (later stage)

How type 2 diabetes is diagnosed

Treatment options

Lifestyle & self-care

• Mediterranean diet — emphasizes vegetables, whole grains, fish, olive oil
• Limit added sugars and refined carbs
• Exercise 150+ min/week aerobic + 2x/week resistance training
• Lose 5–10% of body weight if overweight (can put T2D in remission for some)
• Don't smoke — tobacco accelerates diabetic complications
• Annual eye, kidney, and foot exams

When to see a doctor

Medications for Type 2 Diabetes

GLP-1 drugs prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes

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