Comprehensive & Compassionate Care for Type 1 Diabetes

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Your Partner in Managing Type 1 Diabetes Living with Type 1 diabetes requires constant attention and a dedicated support system. We understand the physical and emotional challenges that patients and their families face. Our clinic provides a complete circle of care, combining the latest technology with ongoing education and psychological support to help you manage your condition effectively and live life to the fullest.

Our Approach to Type 1 Diabetes Management We offer a multi-faceted program tailored to the unique needs of each patient, from children to adults. Our management plan includes:

Frequently Asked Questions

A Guide to Your Health

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body produces little to no insulin, requiring daily in-sulin therapy. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic condition marked by in-sulin resistance, where the body doesn't use insulin effectively, though it may still pro-duce it, and can often be managed or prevented with lifestyle changes. Type 1 symptoms appear quickly, while Type 2 develops slowly over years.

Type 1 Diabetes

  • Cause: The immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.Insulin Production: The body produces very little or no insulin.
  • Treatment: Requires lifelong insulin therapy, usually through daily injections.
  • Onset: Symptoms develop quickly and often appear in childhood or young adulthood.
  • Prevention: There is no known way to prevent Type1 diabetes.

 

Type 2 Diabetes

  • Cause: The body develops insulin resistance, meaning its cells don't respond well to insulin, and the pancreas may not produce enough insulin.
  • Insulin Production: The body still makes insulin but doesn't use it effectively.
  • Treatment: Often managed with lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, and sometimes medication.
  • Onset: Symptoms develop slowly and may not be noticeable for years.
  • Prevention: Can often be prevented or delayed through a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular physical activity.

An insulin pump is a small, portable medical device that delivers a continuous, customized flow of rapid-acting insulin under the skin. This delivery method is an alternative to multiple daily injections and is primarily used by people with type 1 diabetes, but also by some with type 2 diabetes. Newer, automated insulin delivery (AID) systems integrate with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and an algorithm to predict and automatically adjust insulin delivery.

How insulin pumps work

An insulin pump mimics the natural function of a healthy pancreas by providing insulin in two ways:

  • Basal rate:A small, continuous flow of insulin is delivered 24/7 to cover your body's basic needs between meals and overnight. The flow rate can be programmed to change at different times of day based on your body's needs.
  • Bolus dose:When eating or when blood sugar is high, you manually instruct the pump to deliver a surge of insulin to match your carbohydrate intake or correct the high glucose level.

 

An insulin pump system generally consists of these components:

  • The pump:A durable, computerized device containing the insulin reservoir and battery.
  • The reservoir:A disposable cartridge that holds the rapid-acting insulin.
  • The infusion set:A small, flexible plastic tube (cannula) is inserted under the skin and held in place with an adhesive patch. This is connected to the pump by tubing (in tubed pumps) and is replaced every two to three days to prevent infection.