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Comprehensive diabetes information is crucial to understanding the differences between the three main types of diabetes and developing a plan for diabetes treatment. Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels that result from defects in the body's ability to produce and/or use insulin. Symptoms of diabetes vary depending on the type of diabetes you have.
Types of Diabetes
Read the following diabetes information to help you understand the unique signs and symptoms of different types of diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes usually affects children and young adults. With this type of diabetes, treatment options include insulin injections, as the body does not naturally make insulin. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes include:
• Frequent urination
• Unusual thirst
• Extreme hunger
• Unusual weight loss
• Extreme fatigue and Irritability
Type 2 diabetes usually affects adults over 40 years of age. With this type of diabetes, the body produces an inadequate amount of insulin, or the body does not use insulin correctly. Diabetes management includes blood glucose monitoring and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise. Even though type 2 diabetes usually affects adults, it is also seen in children who are obese. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include:
• Any of the type 1 symptoms
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum or bladder infections
*Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms of diabetes.
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes where increased blood glucose is present during pregnancy. Usually there are no symptoms, or the symptoms are mild and not life threatening to the pregnant woman. Often, diabetes treatment is unnecessary as blood sugar level returns to normal after delivery.
The risk of developing diabetes is increased later in life. All types of diabetes are harmful to your health, but in many cases symptoms of diabetes can be managed. For more diabetes information, contact the DeKalb Medical Center for Outpatient Diabetes Education at 404.501.1790.
Diabetes Management at Atlanta’s DeKalb Medical
The Center for Outpatient Diabetes Education at DeKalb Medical can help you with your diabetes management in Atlanta. Our mission is to provide diabetes information and treatment, and to teach people who live with diabetes the skills needed for self-management of their disease. The American Diabetes Association recognizes this education service as meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education.
For diabetes treatment in Atlanta, services include:
• Group diabetes classes held on weekdays and weekends
• Group gestational diabetes classes held during the week
• Individual appointments and personalized diabetes information
Locations for Diabetes Management in Atlanta:
DeKalb Medical – North Decatur Campus
2701 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033
DeKalb Medical at Hillandale
2801 DeKalb Medical Parkway
Lithonia, GA 30058
Registering for Diabetes Treatment in Atlanta
To register for any of the above diabetes management services, contact the Center for Outpatient Diabetes Education at DeKalb Medical by phone at 404.501.1790 or by e-mail at diabetes.education@dekalbmedical.org. A physician’s order is required for diabetes treatment. Medicare and most commercial insurances cover our services.
Other treatment programs for all types of diabetes include:
• Monthly 1-hour workshops covering various topics related to diabetes. Open to community. No physician order required. Held at our North Decatur and Hillandale locations. No charge.
• Personal monthly 1-hour grocery tours for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes (charge - $40).
• Contact the phone number or e-mail address above for more information.
From providing you the best medical services available for diabetes treatment, to personalized programs and workshops assisting you with ongoing diabetes care and management, DeKalb Medical is with you every step of the way to improve your ability to live with diabetes.
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