Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes for years, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to help you live a healthier life by providing the testing, tools, health tips and food ideas you need. Wherever you are on your journey, you can still live your best life — and we have the necessary steps you can take to get there. The key is to take action and stick with it!
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where your pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone you need to live. It’s an autoimmune disease, meaning your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells (called beta cells) in your pancreas, treating them like foreign invaders.
Insulin acts like a key, helping glucose (sugar from the food you eat) move from your bloodstream into your body’s cells to be used for energy.
When you have type 1 diabetes, there isn’t enough insulin (the key) to let the glucose into your cells. As a result:
Over time, untreated high blood glucose can harm your body and lead to serious health complications. Therefore, people with type 1 diabetes must take insulin to manage their blood sugar and survive.
While type 1 diabetes is most often diagnosed in children and young adults, it can develop in anyone at any age.
Currently, scientists and researchers don’t know how to prevent type 1 diabetes or what exactly triggers its onset.
The good news is that with proper care, people with type 1 diabetes can live long, healthy lives.
You will work closely with your diabetes care team to develop a personalized treatment plan, which includes:
Having a strong support system is also key to successfully managing the condition and reaching your health goals.
If you or your child are experiencing the following common symptoms, contact your health care provider right away for testing:
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where your body doesn’t use the hormone insulin properly. This is known as insulin resistance.
Normally, insulin helps move sugar (glucose) from your bloodstream into your cells for energy. When you have insulin resistance, your body’s cells don’t respond well to insulin, so glucose builds up in your blood.
While Type 2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in middle-aged and older adults, it is increasingly being seen in younger people.
The goal of treatment is to manage your blood sugar levels and stay healthy. This typically involves a combination of:
Some people with Type 2 diabetes have such mild symptoms that they go unnoticed for a long time. Early detection and treatment are vital to reduce the risk of serious complications.
Keep an eye out for these common signs:
Take our simple Risk Test to find out if you may be at an increased risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.
While Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have many similarities in their symptoms, the causes and treatments are usually very different. Sometimes, a person (especially an adult) who is newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes may not respond well to typical treatments. We use specialized antibody tests and other measurements (like a C-peptide level) to determine the exact type of diabetes.
We provide comprehensive support for insulin pumps, including help with the application process, training, startup, and troubleshooting. We work with all major insulin pump devices currently available.
Inserted just under the skin, this FDA-approved monitor tracks your blood glucose levels continuously. Patients can use it alongside their insulin pump or as a standalone monitoring system.