Diabetes is a lifelong condition that can lead to serious complications without proper monitoring and management. Dr. Rene Reyes of Reyes and Reyes, MD, PA, is a board-certified internist who provides diabetes management services to patients in Hollywood, Florida. Patients interested in this service should contact the office to learn more.
Diabetes is a condition that makes it impossible for you to regulate your blood sugar properly. Two main types of diabetes exist: Type 1 and Type 2. While Type 1 diabetes usually develops early in life, Type 2 usually appears in adulthood.
In patients with Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin, which is the chemical responsible for managing sugar levels in the blood. In patients with Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas continues to produce insulin, but the body becomes resistant to its effects. Both types of diabetes lead to high blood sugar levels and a variety of related complications.
Patients with diabetes need to manage their disease carefully. The doctors at Reyes and Reyes, MD, PA, offer the following diabetes management services:
If left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious complications, including:
Managing diabetes can reduce the risk of these complications and allow you to live a longer, fuller life.
In addition to taking all medications as directed and attending all recommended appointments with Dr. Reyes, you should check your blood sugar levels regularly at home. If your blood sugar levels aren’t in the correct range, report the problem to Dr. Reyes immediately. If you have diabetes, you should also eat a healthy, low-sugar diet, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly.
As a primary care practice with specialties in Internal Medicine and Primary Care Practice, we are pleased to offer our patients a wide variety of insurance options. For your convenience, we have included here a list of some of the most common insurance plans accepted in our office. In addition to the list provided, we accept a plethora of other health insurance plans. Please feel free to contact us to see if we take your insurance – we will be happy to help!