Diabetes Management

Each year, an estimated 1.5 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed. If you or someone you know is living with diabetes, a primary care provider (PCP) can help manage this condition.

Schedule a visit with your PCP, who will:

• Explain your numbers: blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar level and body mass index.
• Help provide resources for making healthy food choices (lower carb options).
• Suggest adding exercise to your day. Small steps each day add up. Light walking is a great place to start.
• Offer treatment therapies that can better control your condition

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to understand the difference between hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Because both can cause health problems for people with diabetes, it’s important to keep blood sugar within a healthy range.