Diabetes is a common life-long health problem which involves professionals to help you deal with it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2010 that there are 25.8 million children and adults in the United States or 8.3 percent of the population has diabetes. So, if you have symptoms or diagnosed with diabetes, you are not alone. There are several people who take the challenge of winning over the disease. Our expertise and medical background will guide you to take control of your health condition.
Here are the things we can help you with:
- Education. Diabetes is a health condition which is your blood sugar level is too high. When the pancreas cannot produce insulin to move the sugar(glucose) into muscle, fat, and liver cells, where it can be used as fuel, it will stay in the bloodstream. Then, it will keep your sugar level high. The high sugar level can damage your eyes, nerves, kidneys and other organs over time. It can also cause heart disease, stroke and limb amputation if not treated. It is so much you need to know about diabetes and we are willing to provide you with information to guide you through. The more you understand your disease, the more you know how to deal with it. We are willing to give you any updates, information, and treatments.
- Diagnose/Symptoms. Blurry vision; fatigue; frequent thirst, hunger, and urination; weight loss are among the symptoms of diabetes. Through laboratory examinations, (urine analysis, blood tests) diabetes can be diagnosed. There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes occurs when your pancreas is making little or no insulin while type 2 occurs when the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin. Sometimes symptoms are not easily noticed that some people may be very sick by the time it is diagnosed. This is why it is important to see your health provider regularly.
- Treatment and Care. Treatment involves medication, diet, and exercise. The goal is to control blood sugar levels and prevent the symptoms and complications. Type 2 diabetes is usually treated through lifestyle changes and in some cases with weight-loss surgery. Get involved in controlling your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure will help reduce the risk levels helps reduce the risks of kidney disease, nervous system disease, eye disease, heart attack, and stroke. Treatment and care involve both the patient and the health professionals. We are here to help you battle with this complicated disease.
- Management. Since diabetes can be a life-long health condition, managing is very important. Taking personal responsibility is necessary to avoid life-threatening complications. If you stick to your goal and keep your health and care plans, you can make a difference. Managing your condition involves regular monitoring of your condition, taking your medication regularly, changing lifestyle and watching your diet. These things are best done with the help of health professionals. We can help you in many ways in managing your disease.
- Prevention. Maintaining an ideal weight and participate in an active lifestyle is one way of preventing diabetes to occur. Also, prevention of diabetes complication is very important. Diabetes complications are life-threatening that you need to take it seriously.
We are professionals who are willing to care and help every patient with diabetes. We can work together as a team to get positive results. We recognize our role as health professionals and we are looking forward to helping you!