Diabetes Care
Diabetes is a prevalent health condition in the United States, including Santa Rosa County. According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, while another 84 million people are living with prediabetes. These figures include Type I, Type II and gestational diabetes.
At Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, FL, trained health care professionals are committed to providing ongoing care for patients with diabetes and prediabetes. Services include disease management, as well as prevention.
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition in which insulin hormone is either not produced at all, is produced in insufficient quantities, or is rejected by the body. Insulin helps the body properly use the sugars and fats contained in food. If insulin is not present (or if insulin levels are too low), blood sugar levels can spike or crash to dangerous levels. Diet, exercise and medications may be used to manage diabetes and provide patients with full, long and healthy lives.
Finding Diabetes Care in Milton, FL
If you have diabetes, it’s important to work with a caring, professional staff that understands your particular case, as well as how to manage your condition within the bounds of your lifestyle. After all, diabetes affects much more than just your blood sugar. Other issues that may be caused by or worsened by diabetes include:
- Nerve pain (diabetic neuropathy)
- Eye or vision problems
- Skin conditions (including the ability for wounds to heal)
- Kidney disease
- Infections
- Heart disease
- Depression
Having the right information, the right tools and the right skills to manage diabetes may help mitigate the risks of other conditions, including heart attack and stroke. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes (or suspect you are at risk for diabetes) know that the nurses, educators and doctors at Santa Rosa Medical Center are here to provide you with the care you need to manage your condition.
Find Diabetes Care Near You
For diabetes care in Santa Rosa County, contact Santa Rosa Medical Center at (850) 626-5196, or register online for one of our monthly Diabetes Education Classes (taught by a Certified Diabetic Educator).