Diabetes is a common chronic disease that affects men, women, and children of all ages. At Farmington Medical Clinic in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Mutahhar Ahmad, MD, and his exceptional staff diagnose diabetes or help you better manage it to prevent complications associated with the disease. Call the office to schedule an appointment or book one online today.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a common chronic disease that affects your body’s ability to regulate the sugar in your blood. It’s a disease that’s highly treatable and sometimes preventable. There are three types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes occurs when your body doesn't produce enough insulin to keep the sugar in your blood within a normal range. Type 1 diabetes commonly develops during childhood.
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that often develops after age 40. It decreases your body’s ability to use insulin properly and may reduce your body’s natural insulin production.
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy. It might go away after delivery but increases your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the future.
Many people experience prediabetes, a condition that occurs when blood sugar is slightly elevated but not high enough for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes is often reversible by adopting healthy habits.
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
Common symptoms of diabetes include: You might not have any symptoms at all with Type 2 diabetes, at least not right away, which is why diabetes screening is important if you’re at risk of developing it. Some of the symptoms are:
Complications that can occur with untreated diabetes include nerve damage, heart disease, eye or kidney damage, skin issues, foot problems, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and hearing impairment
What are the risk factors for diabetes?
While anyone can have diabetes, certain risk factors increase your chance of developing it. Examples include: Schedule a diabetes screening at Farmington Medical Clinic if you’re at risk of getting diabetes or experiencing symptoms of the disease to reduce the chance of developing complications.
Some of the causes are:
How does my doctor diagnose diabetes?
Dr. Ahmad can diagnose diabetes after discussing your symptoms and medical history, completing a physical exam to assess your overall health, and evaluating the results of your blood work. He then personalizes a diabetes treatment that works best for you.
What are the treatments for diabetes?
Common diabetes treatments available at Farmington Medical Clinic. Some of most basic and common treatments include, but are not limited to:
Medications
Taking oral medicines can improve blood sugar control when lifestyle changes alone are not enough.
Insulin
If your body doesn’t produce enough insulin on its own, taking insulin shots can get blood sugar under control and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications. Type 1 diabetes, and sometimes Type 2 diabetes, requires insulin.
Diabetic foot care
Farmington Family Clinic offers comprehensive diabetic foot care to treat diabetic foot problems like ulcers, and other non-healing wounds, nerve damage, and more.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a common chronic disease that affects your body’s ability to regulate the sugar in your blood. It’s a disease that’s highly treatable and sometimes preventable. There are three types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes occurs when your body doesn't produce enough insulin to keep the sugar in your blood within a normal range. Type 1 diabetes commonly develops during childhood.
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that often develops after age 40. It decreases your body’s ability to use insulin properly and may reduce your body’s natural insulin production.
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy. It might go away after delivery but increases your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the future.
Many people experience prediabetes, a condition that occurs when blood sugar is slightly elevated but not high enough for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes is often reversible by adopting healthy habits.
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
Common symptoms of diabetes include: You might not have any symptoms at all with Type 2 diabetes, at least not right away, which is why diabetes screening is important if you’re at risk of developing it. Some of the symptoms are:
- Unexplained weight loss
- Frequent urination
- Extreme hunger
- Increased thirst
- Irritability
- Slow-healing sores
- Frequent infections
- Blurry vision
- Fatigue
- Family history of diabetes
Complications that can occur with untreated diabetes include nerve damage, heart disease, eye or kidney damage, skin issues, foot problems, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and hearing impairment
What are the risk factors for diabetes?
While anyone can have diabetes, certain risk factors increase your chance of developing it. Examples include: Schedule a diabetes screening at Farmington Medical Clinic if you’re at risk of getting diabetes or experiencing symptoms of the disease to reduce the chance of developing complications.
Some of the causes are:
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- Poor dietary habits
- Older age
- Polycystic ovary syndrome in women
How does my doctor diagnose diabetes?
Dr. Ahmad can diagnose diabetes after discussing your symptoms and medical history, completing a physical exam to assess your overall health, and evaluating the results of your blood work. He then personalizes a diabetes treatment that works best for you.
What are the treatments for diabetes?
Common diabetes treatments available at Farmington Medical Clinic. Some of most basic and common treatments include, but are not limited to:
- Lifestyle changes
- Weight loss
- Diet
- Exercise
- Healthy habits
Medications
Taking oral medicines can improve blood sugar control when lifestyle changes alone are not enough.
Insulin
If your body doesn’t produce enough insulin on its own, taking insulin shots can get blood sugar under control and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications. Type 1 diabetes, and sometimes Type 2 diabetes, requires insulin.
Diabetic foot care
Farmington Family Clinic offers comprehensive diabetic foot care to treat diabetic foot problems like ulcers, and other non-healing wounds, nerve damage, and more.
- Lifestyle changes
- Weight loss
- Diet
- Exercise
- Healthy habits
To get screened for diabetes or better manage your condition, call the office today at 248-862-5482 or contact us to schedule an appointment today