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You have diabetes, now what?

You have diabetes, now what?

 

You received a diabetes diagnosis, now what? The good news is now that you have a diagnosis your blood glucose level will be measured and managed. Because diabetes is a progressive disease the quicker you can manage your blood sugar levels the better your long-term outcome will be.

Medications can help preserve the remaining cell function and slow the progression. Regular exercise and eating in a way that supports your bodies blo

od sugar level is more crucial to your body than ever before. At Island Doctors we encourage our diabetic patients to eat a low carbohydrate diet or keto diet, both of which have been proven to help control blood glucose levels. At Island Doctors we want to help you live your best life. Many of our locations have tai chi, yoga and cardio classes to help motivate and encourage you to be the healthiest version of yourself.

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