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What is Diabetes/Lipid Treatment and Management at Tri-County Medical Clinic?
Diabetes can affect anyone at any age and the illness is on the rise worldwide.
More than 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with and suffer from diabetes while about 84 million have been diagnosed with prediabetes ( a third of the American population)! Patients who develop diabetes have an increased risk of serious health complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, or leg amputation. Our family medicine physicians have extensive experience in treating patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, as well as associated symptoms and health concerns.
What Type of Services are Offered Under the Diabetes/Lipid Clinic at Tri-County Medical Clinic?
The lipid management services at Tri-County Medical Clinic include :
- Screening for abnormal lipid values (blood test)
- Explanation of lipid profile results
- Lifestyle and diet recommendations
- Medication management
Benefits.
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Personalized Care
Our family care physicians and diabetes specialist at Tri-County Medical Clinic take time to listen, offer the best care possible, and treat our patients like family.
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ConvenienceÂ
Tri-County Medical Clinic is a family medicine practice- we take care of your whole family, from children to the elderly. We make it as easy and accessible for our patients as possible; we can screen for and diagnose diabetes during your routine medical appointment! We are available by appointment M- F, including evening hours. For detailed hours of operation, please refer to our contact page.Â
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Improved Health Outcomes
Early detection of diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. The health complications are much more severe in patients who are not diagnosed on time or where diabetes is poorly controlled or not controlled at all. By attending your annual physicals with our family physicians and undergoing routine screenings, you can prevent the onset of the disease , resulting in much better quality of life and longevity.
Here’s a look at the Diabetes treatments we offer.
Diabetes/Lipid Treatments  at Tri-County Medical Clinic
Our diabetes clinic within the Tri-County Medical family practice is here to help you manage and prevent your diabetes. Our highly-experienced physicians and nurse practitioners offer multiple medical resources to help you accomplish target blood sugar levels to prevent or delay the onset of the illness. The Tri-County Medical Clinic physicians and nurse practitioners will assist you to confidently manage your diabetes and live as healthy and as normal a life as possible while preventing the risk of serious health complications arising from your disease.
At Tri-County Medical Clinic, our family physicians and diabetes doctors offer a wide range of services that include the following: diabetes screening and diabetes diagnosis such as BMI testing, blood sugar testing/glucose testing, and hemoglobin A1C testing as well as diabetes treatment /management to include healthy diet recommendations, physical activity, insulin monitoring, and medication management.
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About Diabetes/Lipid Treatment at Tri-County Medical Clinic
At Tri-County Medical Clinic in Sterling Heights, Michigan, our family medicine physicians have extensive experience in treating patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, as well as associated symptoms and health concerns. Our diabetes and lipid clinic -specialized health care facility- treats patients with diabetes, as well as patients with abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Our diabetes doctors can provide services designed to effectively manage diabetes and dyslipidemia (abnormal amount of lipids such as triglycerides or cholesterol ) and help patients maintain a healthy lifestyle. With over 4 decades of experience, we are here to make sure that your diabetes is under control and you live as healthy of a life as possible!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions.
Do You Treat Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is the most common one and occurs in about 95% of diagnosed cases while Type 1 diabetes accounts for about 5% of cases, being prevalent in younger adults and children. The family physicians at Tri-County Medical Clinic specialize in the treatment and management of both, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.Â
Can Type 2 Diabetes be Prevented ? What is the Treatment?
Yes,  Type 2 diabetes can be prevented. Healthy eating, regular physical activity, maintaining healthy weight and keeping blood sugar levels under control  can prevent type 2 diabetes or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Depending on the stages of Type 2 diabetes, prescription medication might be required in order to manage and improve the disease. Â
How is Diabetes Diagnosed? What Test Will I Need ?
Diabetes screening and diabetes diagnosis at Tri-County Medical Clinic include:
-Body mass index (BMI) testing
-Blood sugar testing / glucose testingÂ
-Hemoglobin A1C testing
-Urine testing for high blood sugar
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