Diabetes is a common disease, yet we understand every person with Diabetes deserves individualized care. We want to help families gain a better understanding of this illness and provide education on making healthier lifestyle choices.
Diabetes
Type 1
Type 1 Diabetes only affects 5% of Americans and is most commonly diagnosed in children or younger adults. With type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Although it is the most severe type of diabetes, with the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, physicians can help individuals manage the condition and live productive, long lives.
Type 2
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. With this type of diabetes, the body does not use insulin properly (insulin resistance) and over time the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to keep your blood glucose (sugar) levels normal. Type 2 diabetes can be treated with oral medication, insulin and healthier lifestyle choices.
Pre-Diabetes
Pre-diabetes awareness and education is a primary factor in diabetes prevention. Pre-diabetes means the bodies blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Some individuals commonly associate it as “borderline diabetes”. With that being said, pre-diabetes CAN turn into diabetes, but can be prevented by understanding why your body’s gluclose levels are elevated and then making healthier lifestyle choices. Eating healthy and becoming more active can significantly decrease a persons risk of pre-diabetes from becoming diabetes. To learn more and to find out if you’re at risk, CLICK HERE or consult with your primary care provider.
Gestational Diabetes
Pregnant women who have never been diagnosed with diabetes before but have elevated blood glucose levels are said to have gestational diabetes. When a woman becomes pregnant, she may develop gestational diabetes when the body does not make or use enough insulin as it requires for the pregnancy. Physicians are able to help mothers control and treat this disease. To learn more about gestational diabetes and the risks it poses on newborn babies, click HERE or consult with your OBGYN.
Are You at Risk?
Living a healthy lifestyle can have a huge impact on whether or not a person will develop pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. Take the American Diabetes Association TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK TEST to see if you’re at risk.