Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin, or when the body cannot make good use of the insulin it produces. When there isn’t enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar stays in your bloodstream. Over time, that can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease.
Diabetes can wreak havoc on your health and affect your life. Stop the symptoms from getting worse before it’s too late.
There are three major types of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common diagnosis, followed by type 1 diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, and is usually temporary.
Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body’s defence system attacks the cells that produce insulin. People with type 1 diabetes need daily injections of insulin to control their blood glucose levels.
Type 2 diabetes is generally characterized by insulin resistance, where the body does not fully respond to insulin. Because insulin cannot work properly, blood glucose levels keep rising, releasing more insulin.
Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. Between three and 20 percent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes, depending on their risk factors. A diagnosis of gestational diabetes may increase the risk of developing diabetes later in life for both mother and child.
Our diabetes services include the following:
- Complete diabetes assistance
- Diabetes risk assessment
- Blood sugar level control
- Weight management assistance
- Lifestyle suggestions and solutions
- Insulin therapy
- Medication and supplement recommendations
- Diabetes diagnosis, monitoring, and supportive care
Don’t let diabetes affect your life. Let us help you deal with the symptoms so you can lead a full life.
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