Diabetes Management

If you’re one of the 38 million Americans with diabetes, you can find the high-quality medical care you deserve at Grassroots Healthcare. In addition to preventive diabetes screenings, Melita Tate, MD, and the experienced medical team take an integrative approach to diabetes management to help adults and children live healthy, active lives. The providers offer nutritional support, medications, and other solutions to reduce your risk for diabetes complications. Call the Tulsa, Oklahoma, office today to schedule a diabetes management consultation or book an appointment online.

Why is diabetes management critical?

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body converts sugar into energy. Typically, the body produces the insulin hormone to regulate sugar (glucose) levels in the bloodstream. When you have diabetes, your body isn’t able to produce insulin or doesn’t use the insulin properly to control blood sugar levels.

Unmanaged diabetes can increase your risk for chronic health complications, including nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy), vision loss, and heart disease. Extremely high blood glucose levels can also contribute to premature death.

Grassroots Healthcare offers diabetes management to help you manage your blood glucose levels over time and reduce your risk factors for additional complications.

The skilled medical team provides high-quality care for adults and kids with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. They also offer preventive services to address prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels get elevated but not yet high enough to be considered Type 2 diabetes.

When should I consider diabetes management?

You can schedule a consultation at Grassroots Healthcare if you have diabetes and are looking for personalized care to manage the condition in the long term.

The medical team also recommends that you schedule routine screenings if you’re at high risk for diabetes due to:

• Obesity
• Poor diet
• Lack of exercise
• Family history of diabetes
• History of diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes)

Diabetes-related symptoms, like frequent urination, chronic fatigue, and vision changes, typically don’t develop until blood glucose levels are very high, so routine screenings are essential for detecting the disease early.

What does diabetes management include?

Your initial diabetes consultation at Grassroots Healthcare includes an overview of your personal and family medical history, a physical exam, and bloodwork.

If you have Type 1 diabetes, you need to take insulin for the rest of your life. The team provides educational resources to help you manage your blood sugar levels with insulin, medications, and lifestyle modifications.

Treatment for Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes may initially focus on lifestyle and diet improvements. If these strategies aren’t enough to regulate your blood sugar levels, you may need to take medications.

During routine visits, the providers ensure your treatment is working well. They can also screen for heart disease and other diabetes-related illnesses to lower your risk for additional complications.

Call Grassroots Healthcare today to schedule a diabetes management appointment. You can also use the online feature to book a consultation.