Living with diabetes requires you to make changes in your life. By working with a primary care provider and asking the right questions, you empower yourself to take control of your health. You are not only gathering valuable information but also becoming an active participant in your healthcare. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have
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Managing Type 1 Diabetes: Finding Specialized Care Near You
Living with Type 1 diabetes can be tough and sometimes overwhelming. You have to constantly check your blood sugar levels and give yourself insulin shots, which means you need to pay close attention to your health. Finding the right provider who understands what you need for proper Type 1 diabetes treatment can be hard. With
read more »From Diagnosis to Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
Whether you have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or know someone who has, understanding the ins and outs of managing it can be overwhelming. With a myriad of information out there on Type 2 diabetes treatment, it can be daunting to sift through what is accurate and relevant for your specific situation. Here’s
read more »From Diagnosis to Support: A Family Practice Provider’s Approach to Diabetes
Living with diabetes can be a daunting challenge, both for those diagnosed and their loved ones. However, adopting a comprehensive approach to diabetes management can significantly improve the quality of life for patients. Let’s discuss the approach a family practice physician takes from the moment of diagnosis and how it evolves to encompass emotional, family,
read more »A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Type 1 Diabetes in Primary Care
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease affecting millions of American adults and children. It develops when the body does not produce enough insulin, the hormone which regulates blood glucose levels. In primary care settings, providers deliver the assessments, treatments and education patients need to manage type 1 diabetes and live well with diabetes. Here
read more »The Silent Threat: Prediabetes and the Crucial Role of Primary Care
Prediabetes is a silent but significant health risk that affects approximately 98 million adults in the United States alone. Often unnoticed and undiagnosed, prediabetes acts as a precursor to type 2 diabetes, a lifelong condition that causes raised blood glucose (sugar) levels. The condition can often be effectively managed with timely intervention and the proper
read more »Breaking Down Diabetes Mellitus: A Primary Care Perspective on Prevention and Treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects people all over the world. The condition can be life-altering and even life-threatening if not managed properly. Here, we will explore the important role that your primary care practitioner plays in the prevention, management, and treatment of diabetes, and offer tips to help you find an expert
read more »How Can a Specific Diet Help Treat Prediabetes?
What’s the best way to eat if your primary care physician says you have prediabetes? Notably, starvation or fad diets don’t bring blood sugar levels into normal range. On the contrary, regularly spaced meals and snacks following proven eating plans, such as the Mediterranean diet, do help control blood sugar. Here’s more about achieving healthier
read more »How to Recognize the Signs of Prediabetes
If your doctor says your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, you may be on your way to becoming diabetic. Prediabetes is a medical condition that can be the forerunner of a diagnosis of type-1 or type-2 diabetes. Here’s how to recognize the signs of prediabetes, what your risk factors for it may be,
read more »Top Five Foods to Avoid With Diabetes
About one in ten people living in the United States have diagnosable diabetes. While most of these individuals have adult-onset, or type-2 diabetes, both type 1 and type 2 diabetics must watch their diets to keep their blood glucose levels within a normal range. If you’d like to know what you should and shouldn’t eat
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