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Diabetes Management in Metro Detroit
Take control of your diabetes. We provide blood sugar monitoring, medication management, nutrition counseling, and complication prevention to help you live well with diabetes.
Understanding Diabetes management
Effective diabetes management requires a comprehensive approach including medical monitoring, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications. Our primary care team provides integrated diabetes care, working closely with our nutrition and wellness specialists to help you achieve optimal blood sugar control.
Common Causes
- Type 1 diabetes (autoimmune)
- Type 2 diabetes (insulin resistance)
- Gestational diabetes
- Genetic factors
- Lifestyle factors
- Medications affecting glucose
- Other medical conditions
Signs & Symptoms
- Elevated blood sugar levels
- Increased thirst and urination
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Slow healing wounds
- Frequent infections
- Numbness in extremities
- Unexplained weight loss (Type 1)
When to Seek Professional Care
- Newly diagnosed diabetes
- Blood sugar control is difficult
- You need coordinated diabetes care
- You want to address diabetes holistically
- Prevention of diabetes complications
Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetes management
We integrate medical management with nutrition counseling, exercise guidance, and stress management—all under one roof. This comprehensive approach leads to better outcomes than medication alone.
We typically check A1C every 3 months until stable, then every 6 months. We also monitor kidney function, cholesterol, and other markers regularly to catch complications early.
Many Type 2 diabetes patients reduce or eliminate medications through lifestyle changes. We work with you to safely adjust medications as your blood sugar improves.
Yes, we provide primary care for Type 1 diabetes patients, coordinating with endocrinologists as needed. Our nutrition team can help optimize diet for insulin management.
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