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Diabetes Care for Life Well Lived

You deserve to embrace life, uninterrupted by diabetes. At AdventHealth Redmond, we’re focused on giving you everything you need to manage your diabetes. That means working closely with your diabetes and primary care physicians to develop and monitor a comprehensive treatment plan. We'll work with you one-on-one to make sure those plans are tailored to your unique needs and lifestyle so you can lead a fulfilling life.

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The glucose (sugar) in your body comes from the food you eat — and all of your body’s cells need it for energy. Insulin is the hormone that helps move the glucose through your bloodstream to your cells. When you have diabetes, your body either does not make insulin, or it makes insulin but cannot use it properly. Left untreated, diabetes can result in damage to your blood vessels, nerve endings and organs, leading to long-term complications.

Blurred vision
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Excessive hunger
Excessive thirst

Frequent urination
Headache
High blood sugar
Low blood sugar
Nervousness
Pain or tingling in legs or feet

Rapid heart rate
Sleepiness or lethargy
Sweatiness
Weakness of muscles

Type 1 Diabetes

Your pancreas no longer makes insulin and you must take daily insulin shots, which your body must have in order to use the glucose in your food for energy.
Type 2 Diabetes

Your pancreas continues to make insulin, but it either isn’t enough, or it cannot be used the way it should, so you may need either pills or insulin injections.

We can help fine-tune your diabetes care and management plan with lifestyle changes and medications that target your specific needs.

Treating Type 1 Diabetes: If you have Type 1 diabetes, you must take insulin because your pancreas is not making it. The insulin will lower your blood glucose levels by moving the glucose from the bloodstream into your cells.

Insulin cannot be taken by mouth. Rather, it must be taken by injection into the subcutaneous layer of fat just below your skin. There are four main places where you can do this: your abdomen, the back of your upper arm, the front and upper outside of your thigh or the upper and outside area of your buttocks.
Treating Type 2 Diabetes: Many people can control Type 2 diabetes with meal planning and exercise. But, when lifestyle changes are not enough, your doctor may prescribe diabetes medications (oral medications or insulin shots) to control your blood glucose.

Losing weight can help control your diabetes too, which may mean that you can stop your medications.

Diabetes is a lifelong health problem with no cure. But it can be controlled, and we’re here to help you learn how to manage it with a diabetes care plan that keeps you strong in body, mind and spirit.

Blood sugar diabetic monitoring

Blood sugar should always be less than 150. We’ll help you learn how to check it at least one time per day, always washing your hands with soap and warm water before testing.
Stress reduction

Stress (both positive and negative) can cause blood sugar to rise. Your thoughts, feelings, environment and the health of your body can all be a source of stress. We can help you learn techniques for reducing stress, like growing a support system of friends, family and caregivers.
Regular exercise

Exercise can help lower your blood sugar, your blood pressure and your risk of heart disease. It also reduces stress, improves blood lipid levels and strengthens bones. We can help you learn how to exercise in ways that keep your diabetes in check.

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Meal planning

Your diet directly affects your blood sugar. We’ll help you develop a meal plan with the number of calories and types of foods your body needs to regulate your blood sugar.