Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Normally, your body uses insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas—to help move sugar (glucose) from the bloodstream into your cells for energy. With diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it effectively, causing blood sugar levels to rise. Over time, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious health complications, but with proper management, most people live healthy, active lives.
Symptoms of diabetes can develop gradually or appear suddenly, depending on the type. Common signs include:
If you notice these symptoms, it’s important to get tested early. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications and improve long-term outcomes.
Diabetes can develop due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The main types include:
Other contributing factors include obesity, physical inactivity, family history, hormonal imbalances, and certain medical conditions.
Virtual diabetes care makes managing your condition easier and more convenient. Through secure online visits, licensed providers can:
With virtual care, you can receive expert, personalized support from home—without the need for frequent in-person visits.
Yes. If appropriate, your provider can prescribe medications to help control blood sugar levels, such as metformin, insulin, or other oral or injectable treatments. Your plan will be tailored to your specific type of diabetes, lab results, and lifestyle. Your provider will also monitor your progress closely and adjust your treatment as needed to keep your blood sugar in a healthy range.
Blood sugar readings are within or slightly above your target range and trending steadily.
No symptoms of severe hyperglycemia (excessive thirst, frequent urination, nausea) or hypoglycemia (shakiness, sweating, confusion).
Able to manage medications (insulin, oral hypoglycemics) as prescribed.
Routine monitoring of A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol is up to date.
No signs of infection or foot problems (cuts, sores, swelling) that are worsening.
Severe hyperglycemia (blood sugar >300 mg/dL / 16.7 mmol/L) or persistent high readings despite treatment.
Signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): nausea, vomiting, fruity-smelling breath, rapid breathing, or confusion.
Severe hypoglycemia: shakiness, sweating, confusion, fainting, or inability to swallow.
Infection that is worsening (e.g., fever, red/swollen wounds, foot ulcers).
Sudden vision changes, chest pain, or neurological symptoms, which may indicate acute complications of diabetes.
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