Diabetes
Diabetes type 2 is a common medical condition that causes elevated blood sugar levels. These elevated blood sugar levels help to contribute to complications from diabetes type 2 including vision problems or diabetic retinopathy, kidney disease or diabetic nephropathy, and nerve pain or diabetic neuropathy. Adults who are at risk or who have symptoms of diabetes type 2 such as elevated blood sugar, unexplained frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, or unexplained excessive thirst for fluids should be screened for diabetes type 2.
Dr. Benjamin Schnurr and the providers at Aspire Family Medicine in Greenwood Village, Colorado, are experts at screening and evaluating for diabetes type 2. We also provide treatment for individuals with type 2 diabetes including counseling on lifestyle factors that contribute to elevated blood sugar and medication treatment. Our providers follow the American Diabetes Association Guidelines for treatment of diabetes type 2.
Schedule your appointment today to be screened for diabetes type 2.
Dr. Benjamin Schnurr and the providers at Aspire Family Medicine in Greenwood Village, Colorado, are experts at screening and evaluating for diabetes type 2. We also provide treatment for individuals with type 2 diabetes including counseling on lifestyle factors that contribute to elevated blood sugar and medication treatment. Our providers follow the American Diabetes Association Guidelines for treatment of diabetes type 2.
Schedule your appointment today to be screened for diabetes type 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have diabetes type 2?
Many people with mild-to-moderate severity diabetes type 2 often have no symptoms initially. Initial symptoms can sometimes include increased urinary frequency that is unexplained, unexplained weight loss, or unusual thirst for fluids. Longstanding undiagnosed diabetes type 2 can have symptoms of a burning sensation in the feet, kidney disease, vision change, or cardiovascular disease. Adults who are at risk for diabetes type 2 should be screened with simple blood testing periodically or once a year.
Do you treat diabetes type 2?
The providers at Aspire Family Medicine in Greenwood Village, Colorado, treat patients with type 2 diabetes utilizing American Diabetes Association Guidelines. We take a multifaceted approach to treatment of diabetes including counseling on lifestyle modification and diabetes education as well as medication treatment when appropriate.
What’s the difference between diabetes type 2 and diabetes type 1?
Diabetes type 1 is a condition where cells in the pancreas stop producing insulin. Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels in the body. Individuals with type 1 diabetes typically are diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood. Diabetes type 2, in part, results from insulin resistance in the body causing overproduction of insulin. Individuals with diabetes type 1 are typically managed only with insulin therapy to control their blood sugars. Individuals with diabetes type 2 can often be controlled with oral medication but also need insulin if their condition is severe enough.
