Jupiter Internal Medicine Associates, P.A. …We Know How to Help You with Diabetes Management
Diabetes is a common life-long health problems 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 take control of your health condition.
Diabetes 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 overtime. It can also cause heart disease, stroke and limb amputation if not treated. There is so much you need to know about diabetes and we are willing to provide you 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 of Diabetes
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, the type 1 and the 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 Medical Care for Diabetics
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 involve 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 involves both the patient and the health professionals. We are here to help you battle with this complicated disease.
Diabetes 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 you 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 of Diabetes
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.
At Jupiter Internal Medicine, our clinical team are medical 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 your health partner and we are looking forward to help you!