Comprehensive Diabetes Care and Education
Comprehensive Diabetes Care and Education
Comprehensive Diabetes Care and Education
We understand a diagnosis of diabetes in any form can be overwhelming. The Central Peninsula Diabetes Center team can assist you in developing a personalized diabetes care plan and is here to encourage you on your health journey. Our clinic offers comprehensive diabetes care, individual and group education, and support throughout the lifespan for people living with diabetes.
Managing and treating all forms of diabetes by working with primary care providers and endocrinologists through a collaborative and team-based approach. Referrals can be faxed to 1-907-416-7682, but are not required.
• Schedule personalized education on diabetes-related topics of interest to you. Referrals are required for individual diabetes education appointments, but we are glad to help you with the referral process. Have a referral (insert hyperlink to current referral form) faxed by your medical provider to 1-907-714-7682 to get started. You are encouraged to verify coverage with your insurance prior to your first appointment. See the Insurance Coverage Checklist (hyperlink to form) for further information.
• Group sessions are also available as a service to our community and do not require a referral at this time. Feel free to join in on a group session as these are posted to our events calendar (hyperlink).
1 out of every 3 American adults has prediabetes. Before people have Type 2 diabetes they have prediabetes, but 80% do not know it. With prediabetes, knowledge is power, and being able to make moderate lifestyle changes now to reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes is possible.
An autoimmune condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin. Type 1 can occur at any age. This diagnosis requires frequent monitoring of blood sugar levels and insulin administration. About 5-10% of people living with diabetes have Type 1.
A condition in which a person’s body is not able to use insulin produced by the pancreas in an efficient way. A variety of factors contribute to the diagnosis of Type 2, including genetics, environment, life stressors, nutrition, activity, and more. Type 2 can be managed through lifestyle changes, medications, and regular visits with a healthcare provider for prevention of complications.
The hormones of pregnancy sometimes block the action of insulin produced by the pancreas. Without enough insulin, glucose cannot be utilized for energy and this can harm both mother and baby. It is important to quickly learn to manage this condition of pregnancy, and we are here to help.
There are other rare types of diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but are not responding well to typical treatments, additional evaluation may be indicated. At CPDC we care for all types of diabetes and are glad to assist through consultation and collaboration for the best treatment outcomes.
1 out of every 3 American adults has prediabetes. Before people have Type 2 diabetes they have prediabetes, but 80% do not know it. With prediabetes, knowledge is power, and being able to make moderate lifestyle changes now to reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes is possible.
An autoimmune condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin. Type 1 can occur at any age. This diagnosis requires frequent monitoring of blood sugar levels and insulin administration. About 5-10% of people living with diabetes have Type 1.
A condition in which a person’s body is not able to use insulin produced by the pancreas in an efficient way. A variety of factors contribute to the diagnosis of Type 2, including genetics, environment, life stressors, nutrition, activity, and more. Type 2 can be managed through lifestyle changes, medications, and regular visits with a healthcare provider for prevention of complications.
The hormones of pregnancy sometimes block the action of insulin produced by the pancreas. Without enough insulin, glucose cannot be utilized for energy and this can harm both mother and baby. It is important to quickly learn to manage this condition of pregnancy, and we are here to help.
There are other rare types of diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but are not responding well to typical treatments, additional evaluation may be indicated. At CPDC we care for all types of diabetes and are glad to assist through consultation and collaboration for the best treatment outcomes.
1 out of every 3 American adults has prediabetes. Before people have Type 2 diabetes they have prediabetes, but 80% do not know it. With prediabetes, knowledge is power, and being able to make moderate lifestyle changes now to reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes is possible.
An autoimmune condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin. Type 1 can occur at any age. This diagnosis requires frequent monitoring of blood sugar levels and insulin administration. About 5-10% of people living with diabetes have Type 1.
A condition in which a person’s body is not able to use insulin produced by the pancreas in an efficient way. A variety of factors contribute to the diagnosis of Type 2, including genetics, environment, life stressors, nutrition, activity, and more. Type 2 can be managed through lifestyle changes, medications, and regular visits with a healthcare provider for prevention of complications.
The hormones of pregnancy sometimes block the action of insulin produced by the pancreas. Without enough insulin, glucose cannot be utilized for energy and this can harm both mother and baby. It is important to quickly learn to manage this condition of pregnancy, and we are here to help.
There are other rare types of diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but are not responding well to typical treatments, additional evaluation may be indicated. At CPDC we care for all types of diabetes and are glad to assist through consultation and collaboration for the best treatment outcomes.
• Current medication list, or bring all prescription bottles/containers with you if this is easiest.
• All diabetes-related devices; glucometer (blood sugar tester), continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) reader, cell phone, blood sugar log (if you have any of these)
• Insurance card and current ID
• Support Person, as desired
Let’s get you back to doing what you love!
Let’s get you back to doing what you love!
