Diabetes Management

Why is diabetes management important?

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body processes glucose (sugar) from your diet. Typically, the pancreas produces insulin to convert glucose into energy the body needs. When you have type 1 diabetes, a condition usually identified in childhood, your body doesn’t make insulin to support this process.

In type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, the pancreas can’t make enough or doesn’t use insulin efficiently to regulate blood glucose levels. Type 2 and prediabetes are often the result of an unhealthy lifestyle.

High glucose levels can lead to serious health complications, including coma and premature death. For this reason, diabetes management is essential for individuals with diabetes and for those who are at increased risk due to their family history, lifestyle, and other factors.

Elevate Wellness specializes in diabetes management for adults and children. The skilled providers tailor a care plan to regulate blood glucose. They also recommend strategies to lower risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

When should I schedule a diabetes management appointment?

Schedule a diabetes management appointment at Elevate Wellness if you or your child already has a diabetes diagnosis and needs help managing the condition.

The medical specialists also offer preventive screenings for those with an elevated risk for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes due to:

• Poor diet
• Obesity
• Lack of exercise
• History of smoking
• High cholesterol
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Screenings are important because symptoms aren’t usually present until diabetes causes nerve and organ damage. 

If you have diabetes-related symptoms like increased urination, excessive thirst, persistent fatigue, and vision changes, the providers can request a blood test to evaluate your blood glucose levels.

What is included in diabetes management?

If you have type 1 diabetes, you’ll need to take daily insulin for the rest of your life. The Elevate Wellness providers also teach you how to use blood glucose tests to monitor your blood sugar levels at home.

If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, your care plan may initially focus on diet modifications and regular exercise to help lower your blood glucose levels naturally. If these changes aren’t enough to regulate your blood glucose, you may need medications.

You can expect to have regular blood tests to monitor your treatment and preventive screenings to identify cardiovascular disease, ulcers, and other diabetes-related complications.

Call Elevate Wellness today to schedule a diabetes management appointment or book a consultation online.