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 Family 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!
"Dr. Reyes and his staff provide are top notch medical professionals with an emphasis on concierge customer service and delivering the highest quality of healthcare."
"I've been to many doctors in the past 12 years, this has been the best office visit experience for me. They have the most friendly staff."
"I have been a patient of Dr Reyes for several years and could not be happier. Office runs sooth and efficient. Highly recommend..."
"I have only had great experiences at this office. Everyone (doctors & staff) is professional, helpful and polite. The office is very nice and clean!"
"Dr. Reyes is the best doctor. He has helped me changed my life. He has such positive energy and takes his time to explains details."
"Dr. Reyes makes you feel like you are the only one in the office and not just another number. I sent my entire family to him and they are all pleased that I did."
"I have been going to Dr Reyes since about 2005. I am so happy to find someone so caring and knowledgable... I hope to keep him as long as possible for my medical care."
"Dr. Reyes takes great pride in his responsibility as an MD and at the same time respects his patients. I would highly recommend him as a physician."
"Primary care doctor is awesome, staff is very sweet. They are all like family there."
"Dr. Reyes is an excellent doctor. He is very down to earth with a great sense of humor which makes you feel very at ease. I highly recommend him."
