Diabetes Care and Management in Winter Park, FL
Diabetes is a common health condition that can affect your lifestyle and long-term quality of life. At Winter Park Family Physicians, we help patients in Winter Park, FL diagnose, manage, and control diabetes so they can enjoy a happy, healthy life, whether you are experiencing chronic fatigue, frequent urination, or signs of nerve damage.
Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes occurs when your body cannot properly produce or use insulin, the hormone that moves sugar from your blood into your cells. Over time, high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels, nerves, kidneys, eyes, and heart.
Types of Diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes – an autoimmune condition in which the body produces little or no insulin.
- Type 2 diabetes – the most common form, in which the body becomes resistant to insulin.
- Prediabetes – blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet diabetic, a key window for prevention.
- Gestational diabetes – diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Common Symptoms
Symptoms may include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, and tingling or numbness in the hands or feet. Many people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms at first, which is why routine preventive screenings are so important.
How We Help You Manage Diabetes
We provide diagnostic testing, including A1C and fasting glucose, along with personalized treatment that may include medication, nutrition counseling, and support through our medical weight loss program. Our functional medicine approach also considers inflammation, gut health, sleep, and stress, all of which influence blood sugar.
Protecting Your Heart and Overall Health
Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, and it often occurs alongside high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Our cardiovascular health services and regular primary care visits help reduce those risks, and telehealth check-ins make ongoing management more convenient.
Diabetes FAQs
How is diabetes diagnosed?
Diabetes is diagnosed with blood tests such as A1C, fasting blood glucose, or an oral glucose tolerance test.
Can type 2 diabetes be reversed?
Many patients can significantly improve or normalize their blood sugar through weight loss, nutrition, and exercise, though ongoing monitoring is still important.
How often should my blood sugar be checked?
Your physician will recommend a schedule based on your type of diabetes and treatment plan.
What is prediabetes?
Prediabetes means your blood sugar is above normal but not yet in the diabetic range. Lifestyle changes can often prevent it from progressing.
Can diabetes cause nerve damage?
Yes. High blood sugar over time can damage nerves, often causing tingling or numbness in the feet and hands.
Do you offer nutrition guidance for diabetes?
Yes. Nutrition guidance is a core part of our diabetes care.
Take Control of Your Blood Sugar
Call (407) 647-2550 or request an appointment with Winter Park Family Physicians to start your diabetes care plan.