Diabetes Clinic in Portsmouth, Newington NH

Diabetes is a condition in which a patient’s body either can’t produce insulin or can’t properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin regulates the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood, and this is really important, as it helps the body function properly. Too much blood sugar can result in damage to blood vessels, nerves, and even organs. Diabetes can be type 1, type 2, or gestational, or a person can have prediabetes.
 
There are some early warning signs of diabetes/prediabetes, which include:
 
• Abnormally great hunger and/or thirst
• Abnormally frequent urination
• Fatigue or irritability
• Blurred vision
• Unexplained weight loss
• Seemingly slow-healing sores
• Frequent infections, like skin infections
 
Also, there are risk factors like:
 
• High blood pressure
• Exposure to a viral illness
• Autoantibodies
• Family history
• Geography or ethnicity
• Age, weight, or inactivity
• Abnormal levels of cholesterol or triglycerides
• Prior gestational diabetes
• Polycystic ovary syndrome

Go see a doctor if you have some of the signs or symptoms we mentioned above, or if you believe you may be at risk according to the risk factors we mentioned. Actually, you should be seeing a doctor regularly anyways to check for signs of health issues like diabetes and to check for certain risk factors.
 
You’ll need to see a doctor about diabetes if you have the condition, as it must be managed with professional help. In fact, it is vital to get professional help with monitoring your blood glucose levels, preventing diabetes complications, and managing symptoms. A doctor can also help to relieve much of the burden of living with diabetes and improve your life.

Because diabetes is a chronic condition, it can’t be cured entirely, but the condition can be “reversed” which means it can go into remission, and a patient can stay in remission for a long time. Diet changes, weight loss, and professional help can and likely will help with this. You can get these services here at Portsmouth Family Care!

An endocrinologist is a diabetes specialist, but a diabetic person might not necessarily have to see one. A regular doctor may be able to provide diagnostic services for a person, the fundamental care a diabetic patient will need, and referrals to see specialists like a podiatrist. At our clinic, we can provide blood glucose monitoring, complication prevention services, symptom management, and referrals. Connect with our clinic today if you’d like to learn more about us and our services, or if you have any other questions for us.

We likely do! Portsmouth Family Care can provide effective treatment and management of diabetes. Call Portsmouth Family Care to find out how we can help you with your health concerns. We serve patients from Portsmouth NH, Newington NH, Durham NH, Madbury NH, Dover NH, Greenland NH, Stratham NH, and Newfields NH.
 
We look forward to serving you soon here at Portsmouth Family Care!