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When a diagnosis of Diabetes is given it can be scary and overwhelming for most people. At Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology we are here to help you navigate a path to achieving a healthier life. We will work alongside you and your family members to gain a better understanding of both the disease as well as the treatment options.
- In the last 20 years, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes has doubled
- Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the US
- Diabetes is the #1 cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations as well as adult blindness
- There are many types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes and prediabetes
Risk Factors For Diabetes:
- For Type 2 Diabetes:
- if you have a parent or sibling with diabetes,
- are overweight,
- > 45 y.o,
- history of gestational diabetes,
- history of prediabetes,
- and African Americans and Latinos are at a higher risk
- For Type 1 Diabetes:
- family history with a parent or sibling with Type 1 diabetes
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas is not functioning and treatment requires insulin. Type 2 diabetes is due to insufficient insulin production from beta cells in the setting of insulin resistance. The risk of type 2 diabetes is both a combination of lifestyle and genetic factors. Studies show that type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented with exercise and weight loss.
Treatment options:
- pills
- insulin
- non-insulin injectables
- insulin pumps
- lifestyle modification with dietary changes and regular exercise
- continuous glucose monitors
- dedicated diet programs (https://texasdiabetes.com/services/next-step-weight-loss-programs/)
There are many treatment options available and each person needs a plan specific to them and their needs. There are multiple options with oral medication, non-insulin injectables, as well as insulin and lifestyle modification to aid in treatment. Treatment options also include a variety of insulin pumps and we can help you in deciding the one that would be the best fit for you.
There are also numerous options available on how to monitor your blood sugars including continuous glucose monitors, traditional finger stick glucometers and even implantable monitors.
We are fortunate to have multiple treatment options for diabetes and recommend you schedule a visit so we can come up with an INDIVIDUALIZED plan for you or your loved ones.
At any given time we also have multiple research trials going on for weight loss, type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Please refer to our research page(https://texasdiabetes.com/sponsors-and-cro/currently-enrolling-trials/) for ongoing studies.
We look forward to working with you. Please do not hesitate to contact the office with any questions or concerns.
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