When to Seek Care for Diabetes
Your primary care doctor may refer you or your loved one to our endocrinologists, dietitian, or certified diabetes educator. A referral from your primary care provider is necessary prior to your first visit with us.
Consulting with a diabetes specialist has many benefits. Not everyone coming to see us is having complications, but if you are, it makes sense to come here. You may need to confirm your diagnosis and make sure you understand your options to manage the disease.
You may be interested in learning the latest strategies to manage your diabetes better. We offer robust diabetes education so you get the right information at the start and attain a healthier life.
People with diabetes can develop different complications. Left untreated, these complications can interfere with your quality of life. At Cape Fear Valley Health, we help patients learn how to treat and prevent complications related to the disease.
Types of Diabetes
There are four types of diabetes affecting people from every stage of life.
- Gestational Diabetes: The disease can develop during a women’s pregnancy. This diagnosis affects both mother and baby’s health.
- Pre-diabetes: A serious health condition in which you have a higher than normal blood sugar level. Take action now to avoid developing Type 2 diabetes.
- Type 1 Diabetes: A lifelong condition often diagnosed when children reach their teenage years. A person at any age can develop this type.
- Type 2 Diabetes: The most common form of diabetes in the United States. About 1 in 10 Americans have the disease.
Diabetes Treatment at Cape Fear Valley Health
- Diagnostic Testing
- Diet Management
- Glucose Monitoring
- Medication Management
- Weight Management
Benefits of Diabetes Care
Diabetes is a serious and chronic illness. Committing to a healthy lifestyle, including keeping diabetes under control will help you:
- Reduce the risk of eye disease
- Reduce decline in kidney function
- Reduce the risk of nerve disease
- Lower the risk of heart disease and stroke
- Prevent diabetes-related foot amputations
Brunilda Cordero, MD
- Pediatric Endocrinology
Ruth Faircloth, MD
- Pediatric Endocrinology
Adithya Kattamanchi, MD
- Diabetes
- Endocrinology
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