Diabetes is a common chronic disease defined by a relative lack of insulin. Depending on the type of diabetes, patients have either diminished insulin production from their pancreas (type 1) or are resistant to the effects of insulin (type 2). The lack of insulin inhibits sugars to enter cells in the body from circulation, increasing total blood glucose level. Increased glucose level can lead to long term and short term complications, some of which can be life-threatening.
What To Expect During Your Telemedicine Visit
Our primary care providers manage diabetes using the latest specialty guidelines for prevention and treatment. Physicians review home glucose monitoring, adjust treatment plans, ensure patients receive the appropriate preventive intervention, and arrange for referrals as necessary. Diabetes management often requires a multi-disciplinary approach by several specialists. In summary, the treatment plan at Primary Telecare may include:
- Medication review and evaluation of risk factors
- Medication and insulin changes
- Laboratory evaluations
- Routine preventive care including referrals to eye doctor and a foot doctor
- Referrals
- Refills
- Follow up
Potential Complications of Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Neuropathy
- Retinopathy
- Immunosuppression