Facts About Diabetes and Treatment
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. Through a self-defense response, the body destroys the good cells (insulin-producing "beta cells"), which eventually leads to the body's inability to make and push insulin into the blood stream.
When Type 1 diabetes first starts, the person may feel thirsty or hungry all the time, but lose weight in spite of increased eating. They may also have the urge to urinate more often.
Type 2 diabetes is a disease that interferes with the body's ability to use its insulin for energy. For people with diabetes, this process does not work correctly. The person may feel tired, hungry or thirsty, or have blurred vision.
Successful management of diabetes requires you to take an active part in your disease. By actively participating in your treatment, you will be able to achieve a far greater level of freedom in your everyday life.
How Girling Can Help
Girling Health Care offers a unique diabetes program that is dedicated to giving you and your family the skills and knowledge to manage your diabetes. Our staff will help you learn how to care for your eyes, kidneys and feet, including information on continuing care, resources, travel and disaster planning.
Girling provides a team approach to diabetic care. In collaboration with your physician and depending on your needs, your care team may include a nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, medical social worker, home health aide and dietician.
At each home care visit, your Girling nurse will perform a physical assessment, review your diabetes plan of care, continue your diabetes instruction and answer any questions you might have.
We are your partner every step of the way in successfully treating your diabetes and will help you gain the skills you need to manage your day-to-day health needs.
