Diabetes – 360 Chronic Care Management

How Common is Diabetes?

Over 9% of the people in the United States are diabetic, according to the American Diabetes Association. If you have diabetes, you need to seek out professional care to help you manage your diabetes.

Types of Diabetes

There are two types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes is caused by your pancreas not producing enough insulin to control blood sugar levels.

Type 2 diabetes develops over time from a combination of factors, including age, weight, age, and lack of exercise.

Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes

Diabetes may not produce signs or symptoms until later into the disease. Common signs and symptoms of diabetes include having:

Frequent feelings of thirst or hunger
Chronic fatigue or blurred vision
Frequent feelings of needing to urinate
Cuts and other Injuries that heal slowly

Why You Should Visit 360 Chronic Care Management for Diabetes Management

The medical providers at 360 Chronic Care Management create a person-centered chronic care plan that will help identify your medical condition or issue and any barriers that might affect your health. Your medical provider will also perform a comprehensive clinical review, including monitoring your vital signs. 360 Chronic Care Management works directly with your primary care provider, offering monitoring day and night.

Diagnosis of Diabetes

Diabetes is diagnosed with a blood test. You will typically fast for several hours, and then a blood sample is taken. The sample is tested for blood sugar levels. Your A1C may be measured, indicating an average of your blood sugar over a 2-to-3-month period.

Treatment of Diabetes

Your treatment will depend on which type of diabetes you have:

Type 1 diabetes is typically treated with a boost of insulin, either from injections or a pump.

Type 2 diabetes may be managed by diet and exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight is the foundation of controlling blood sugar levels. Your medical provider at 360 Chronic Care Management can help you establish a customized eating and exercise plan.

Want To Know More About Diabetes?

To learn more about diabetes, call the medical providers at 360 Chronic Care Management. You can reach them in either of their two locations in Aiken, SC, or Augusta, GA, by calling (803) 962-9331, so call today.