At Indraganga our focus is mainly on Type 2 diabetes, the most common form (>90% of cases) of the disease, and the type of diabetes that many naturopaths claim to treat. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic illness that is managed with a specific goal – reducing the complications of the disease. Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart attacks), cerebrovascular disease (e.g., strokes), eye disease causing blindness, kidney disease leading to kidney failure and dialysis, and nerve disease leading to problems like foot ulcers that can eventually lead to amputations. The risks of these outcomes are reduced by managing blood sugar levels. Evidence shows that those with diabetes can have fewer complications if they can control blood sugars effectively. There are three main lifestyle components to managing diabetes before turning to medication, and they are the cornerstones of treatment: