Eat a balanced diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats while avoiding sweets, sugary drinks, and refined carbs. Stay physically active with at least 30 minutes of exercise like walking, yoga, or cycling most days of the week. Maintain a healthy weight, check your blood sugar regularly, and take medications as prescribed.

Diabetes mellitus can cause sexual problems like erectile dysfunction in men, and low libido, vaginal dryness, or pain during intercourse in women. To improve sexual health, manage your blood sugar well, stay active, eat healthy, avoid smoking and alcohol, and prevent stress. If the problem continues, talk to your doctor.

Excessive thirst in type 2 diabetes happens because high blood sugar causes your body to lose more water. The best way to reduce it is by keeping your sugar levels under control. Take your medicines regularly, drink plenty of water, eat healthy meals, stay active with daily exercise, and monitor your blood sugar often. If your thirst continues, see your doctor.

Recent discoveries for type 1 diabetes include stem cell treatments, advanced artificial pancreas systems and new drug/insulin formulations. While these treatments are still in research or trial stages, they bring real hope for better control and possibly long-term relief in the future.

High blood sugar levels over time can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attacks, chest pain (angina), and poor blood flow to the heart. To protect your heart, it is important to keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control, eat a heart-healthy diet, exercise regularly, avoid smoking and alcohol, and take your prescribed medications as directed by your doctor.

Take your prescribed medicines as directed, eat balanced meals with limited sugar and refined carbs, and include more vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Avoid smoking and alcohol, manage stress, and sleep well. Consistency is key to preventing complications and staying healthy.