Diabetes can be a complicated disease!
Diabetes Care Guidelines
You are not alone in managing your diabetes. We are here to support you in your health care! Below are some recommended care steps.
- Regular visits with your treating physician. You may also want to see an endocrinologist, which is a doctor that specializes in diabetes. If your blood sugar is not under control, your doctor may need to see you more often.
- Medical Nutrition Therapy. For a lot of people with diabetes, one of the most challenging aspects is figuring out what to eat. The American Diabetes Association tells us that a healthy diet is essential in diabetes management. They recommend that each person work with thier health care team and preferably a Registered Dietician/Nutritionist who is also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
- Annual dialated eye exam. This is important because high blood sugar can damage the small vessels in the eyes. The American Diabetes Association recommends a yearly dialated eye exam to catch any problems. Manatee YourChoice Health Plan allows for this yearly exam with an ophthamologist or optometrist with no co-pay.
- Annual foot exam. This is to check for any wounds, problems, or evidence or neuropathy (numbness, tingling or burning in the feet). A primary care physician or podiatrist can do this exam.
