The Comprehensive Diabetes Center helps you separate the myths from the realities by providing:
Individual Consultations
Group Classes
Insulin Pump Program
Support
Groups
Bilingual Education
Diabetes & Pregnancy Program (Member of the California Sweet Success Program)
A complete team approach to the management of diabetes including full time:
Primary Care Physicians
Board Certified Endocrinologist
Certified Diabetes Nurse Educators
Registered Dietitians
Podiatrists
Ophthalmologists
Cardiologists and...
YOU…. The most important member of the team...
Comprehensive
Diabetes Center
Diabetes with
its related complications ranks as the third leading cause of death
due to disease in the United States. More than 16 million Americans
have diabetes. Controlling diabetes by balancing the proper meal
plan and exercise, along with medication, as necessary, may prevent
or delay long-term complications.
The Comprehensive Diabetes Center serves all
patients of the Riverside Medical Clinic, from infancy through
maturity, along with pertinent family members, with consideration of
social and cultural beliefs. All aspects of diabetes and its
treatment, as it applies to each individual, are covered.
Patient information is the key to successful management of diabetes.
If you have
recently been diagnosed or even if you have had diabetes for many
years, you may need help in learning how to make diabetes a part of
your life rather than letting it take control.
We
will help you separate the myths from the realities of diabetes.
Diabetes:
Myths vs. Realities
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MYTH: |
REALITY:
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"Just don't eat sugar"
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Sugar can
be part of your meal plan |
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"I only have 'borderline' diabetes"
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There is
no such thing as 'borderline' diabetes. |
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"Taking insulin will cause me to go blind or
lose a leg."
|
Studies
prove that good blood sugar control can significantly reduce
the risk of complications. |
|
"I have 'brittle diabetes' and nobody can
control my blood sugar."
|
Blood
sugar control is achievable by balancing your medications,
exercise, meal plan, and regular follow-up with your health
care team. |
What is the
next step in achieving my goal?
The most important element in
successful management of diabetes is knowledge.
Medical researchers are constantly creating new inroads in the fight
against diabetes, so keep yourself educated about the latest
treatment options. The specialists at Riverside Medical Clinic's
Comprehensive Diabetes Center are dedicated to helping you any way
we can.
Please call us
at (951) 782-6236 for more information.
The
Comprehensive Diabetes Center is located at:
Helpful
Links:
American
Diabetes Association
Diabetes Watch