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Diabetes Care

Diabetes and its precursor, prediabetes, are major health problems in the United States. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 40 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with diabetes at some point in their lifetime. Type 2 diabetes, formerly called adult-onset diabetes, accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all diabetes cases in the U.S.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high. This excess glucose causes the pancreas to be less effective in producing insulin. Insulin is vital for converting sugars into fuel so your body can function properly. When these sugars are not turned into energy, your body responds by creating more glucose from stored fats. Over time, these sugars accumulate in the bloodstream. If the condition is left untreated, it can cause serious complications including heart and vascular disease, kidney, eye, and nerve damage.
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Two Main Types of Diabetes:

Type 1 – Develops in children and young adults. In Type 1 Diabetes, the body does not produce enough or any insulin.

Type 2 – the most common form of diabetes, affecting roughly 30 million Americans. As a result of type 2 diabetes, the body cannot produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced is ignored by the body.

Currently, there is no cure for diabetes. However, there are many treatments available for diabetics to lead
long and healthy lives.

Diabetes can be challenging, but we can help you live a full and healthy life, while successfully managing the condition. Dr. Jessica Adkins offers diabetes care making it easy to find the treatment you need right in your own community. She works hand in hand with your diabetes educator, pharmacist, registered dietitian, and other specialists to make sure you have a seamless, coordinated care plan.

Diabetes is personal. And we treat it that way.

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