Primary Care located in SPRINGFIELD, NJ
Every year, medical providers report 1.5 million new cases of diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, the total number of cases has almost quadrupled since the 1980s. Today, over 420 million people worldwide have diabetes — 30 million of them living in the United States. At Your NEIGHBORHOOD CLINIC, in Springfield, New Jersey, Mary Odusanya, DNP, FNP-BC, APN, and her team are trained to recognize the early signs of diabetes and help patients manage their symptoms. If you’re concerned about your health, schedule an appointment today by calling the office or using the online booking tool.
The body uses the hormone insulin to transport glucose (sugar) to cells, where it’s converted
into energy. Diabetes occurs when there’s not enough insulin to do this, leaving excess glucose in the bloodstream and causing blood sugar levels to spike.
The three types of diabetes are gestational, Type 1, and Type 2. Gestational diabetes occurs in some females when they’re pregnant but usually goes away once they have the baby. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are incurable but can be managed.
Your NEIGHBORHOOD CLINIC is here to guide you through your diabetes diagnosis and management. Schedule an appointment if you have any questions about your symptoms.
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes differ in their severity and how widespread they are.
People with Type 1 have a genetic, autoimmune condition that prevents the pancreas from creating insulin. In the United States, 125,000 people have Type 1 diabetes. It’s most commonly diagnosed in children but can develop at any age. Those living with it inject themselves with insulin every day. If left untreated, it’s life-threatening.
Type 2 diabetes affects 95% of all people with diabetes. The body produces insulin, but either doesn’t use it effectively or doesn’t produce enough. Type 2 diabetes can develop at any time.
Those most at risk include women who developed gestational diabetes when pregnant, anyone with high blood sugar levels, anyone with a body mass index (BMI) over 30, and those 45 or older.
Scheduling regular checkups at Your NEIGHBORHOOD CLINIC prevents you from missing the early warning signs of diabetes.
The most effective way to treat diabetes, especially Type 2, is to make lifestyle changes, including:
Type 1 treatment includes some of these healthy practices along with daily insulin shots. Type 2 treatment can include medication at the start if the symptoms are severe, but the goal is to wean you off medication and use mostly exercise and dietary choices to manage it.
With careful management, diabetes doesn’t need to control your life. The team at Your NEIGHBORHOOD CLINIC supports you through your treatment program to get you back to optimum health. Call the office today or use the online booking tool to schedule an appointment.
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