Millions of Americans have diabetes and millions more are at risk of developing the disease.
It is estimated that 16 million Americans have diabetes and another 20 million are at risk of developing the disease. Diabetes is increasing in epidemic proportions, particularly in certain ethnic groups and in children.
Diabetes mellitus is a group of disorders characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels. People develop diabetes because their bodies cannot make insulin in sufficient quantities or cannot use the insulin produced properly.
UI Health Care is a leader in the treatment of people with diabetes and has developed innovative programs designed to help prevent diabetes. The care for people with diabetes requires a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and physical therapists. UI Health Care offers the integrated care to meet the needs of all patients.
UI Family Care's unique Diabetes Disease Management Clinic offers primary care services for patients with type 2 diabetes.
UI Community HomeCare offers patients with diabetes personalized care, treatment, and technologies not available elsewhere in the region.
UI Health Care clinics and services specialties include:
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