What is the best treatment for Type 2 diabetes?

• A. Diet and lifestyle modification
• B. Daily insulin therapy
• C. Antibiotics
• D. No treatment

Answer: (A)

Managing Type 2 diabetes centers on improving how the body uses insulin and controls blood glucose through diet, activity, and weight management. Diet and lifestyle modification target the root issues of insulin resistance and glucose regulation, helping the body respond better to insulin, reduce high blood sugar after meals, and lower overall cardiovascular risk. Sustainable changes—pairing balanced, high-fiber meals with regular physical activity and gradual, attainable weight loss—can markedly improve blood glucose control and may lessen or delay the need for medications. Daily insulin therapy is not typically the first choice in most Type 2 cases because many people achieve good control with lifestyle changes alone or with other oral or noninsulin agents; it’s usually considered when these measures aren’t enough. Antibiotics address infection, not diabetes management, and doing nothing would leave blood glucose persistently elevated, increasing the risk of complications.