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 & Pediatric Diabetic Consultation
- Food Intake Counseling
- Self-Management Skills
- Insulin Pump Management
- Medication Management
- Glucose Monitoring
- Diabetic Wound Care Treatment
- Insulin injection techniques
- Preventative measures to prevent diabetes-related complications
- Assistance with weight-loss planning
Your primary doctor or endocrinologist can refer you or you may self-refer to our clinic.
For further information or to refer a patient for evaluation and treatment, please contact:
Graham Medical Group
309.647.0201
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.
