Diabetes Management
A diabetes diagnosis doesn't have to be overwhelming, but it is a commitment. Living with diabetes requires dedication, ongoing self-care, and awareness.
At the Graham Diabetes Management Clinic, led by Leah Nelson, APRN, we work closely with patients of all ages to manage three key areas of your health:
By proactively managing these elements, you can significantly reduce the risk of complications such as:
- Blindness
- Dialysis
- Chronic wounds
- Amputation
Our program's goal is simple: to help you gain control of your diabetes and provide the education you need for a healthy life.
Services We Provide:
- Adult Diabetic Consultation
- Self-Management Skills
- Insulin Pump Management
- Medication Management
- Glucose Monitoring
- Diabetic Wound Care Treatment
- Insulin injection techniques
- Preventative measures to prevent diabetes-related complications
Your primary doctor or endocrinologist can refer you or you may self-refer to our clinic.
There are Two Main Types of Diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes occurs most frequently in children and young adults, although it can occur at any age. It is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Type 1 diabetes accounts for 5-10% of all diabetes in
the United States. Despite active research, type 1 diabetes currently has no cure.
Type 2 diabetes is much more common and accounts for 90-95% of all diabetes in the United States. Type 2 diabetes is an impairment in the way the body uses insulin. This long-term condition results in too much sugar circulating
in the bloodstream. Eventually, high blood sugar levels can lead to disorders of the circulatory, nervous, and immune systems.
For further information or to refer a patient for evaluation and treatment, please contact:
Graham Medical Group
