Diabetes

Diabetes is a disorder in how the body uses glucose, a sugar that serves as the body’s fuel. In type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t make insulin, a hormone that triggers cells throughout the body to take up glucose from blood. In type 2 diabetes—the most common type—the body doesn’t make or use insulin well. Both types can lead to heart, kidney, nerve, and eye diseases over time.

An estimated 30.3 million people in the United States, or 9.4 percent of the population, have diabetes. About one in four people with diabetes don’t know they have the disease. As more Americans are diagnosed, we are learning more and more about how this disease affects people in different ways. One thing that’s certain is that almost anyone with diabetes can feel healthier, and live a longer, fuller life with proper management to reduce the risk of developing serious complications.

Managing diabetes is a life-long endeavor. Effective care takes a team effort and a custom approach, like the ones offered at Piedmont. Our programs are recognized by the American Diabetes Association, and are designed to fit each patient’s individual situation. Our experts will take into account each person’s circumstances, needs and habits to develop a Custom Diabetes Care Plan. Piedmont’s programs offer personalized instruction, special meal plans, personally tailored exercise regimens, ongoing follow-up care, and more. 

Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases