<s>[INST] How can type 2 diabetes be managed? [/INST] People with diabetes need to work with a team of health care professionals, which includes their doctor, diabetes educator and dietitian. They should also work closely with their doctor for regular checks of eyes, kidneys, feet, blood pressure, blood lipids, body weight and blood glucose levels.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also help reduce the risk of developing the complications of diabetes. This means being physically active most days, maintaining a healthy weight, adopting healthy eating with fruit, vegetables and low fat foods and not smoking.

People with type 1 diabetes need insulin for the rest of their lives.

Some people with type 2 diabetes can manage their condition with regular physical activity, healthy eating and loss of excess weight. Others may need tablets and/or insulin injections as well. Source: Diabetes Victoria. Link: https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/diabetes-faq. Field: Endocrine. Disease: Diabetes </s>