Diabetes Centers of America (DCoA) promotes and enhances the health of those with diabetes by applying advances in medicine, education, nutrition and active living. Its mission is to help patients adjust to living with diabetes and to promote wellness through a variety of personalized treatment and educational programs - from medical treatment to diabetes education, nutritional counseling, exercise and lifestyle instruction. DCoA’s expert staff of physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians and medical assistants helps patients take charge of their lives - for the rest of their lives.

Q: What are common warning signs of Diabetes?
A:
1. Increased thirst or hunger
2. Frequent urination
3. Extreme fatigue
4. Impotence
5. Blurred vision
6. Tingling or numbness of the feet or hands
7. Frequent skin, dental (gum), urinary or yeast infections
8. Infections, cuts or sores that are slow to heal


Q: What are some risk factors for Type-2 Diabetes?
A: It is important to find out early if you have diabetes because treatment can prevent further long-tem damage to the body. Check your risk for type 2 diabetes by checking each item as it applies to you.
- My parent, brother, or sister has diabetes?
- My family background is African American, American Indian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic American/Latino?
- I have had gestational diabetes, or I gave birth to at least one baby weighing more than 9 pounds?
- High blood pressure - typically 140/90 or higher
- My cholesterol levels are not normal. My HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol) is 35 or lower, or my triglyceride level is 250 or higher?
- I exercise fewer than three times a week?

If you answered yes to any/all of these risk factor questions, and are seeing any of the above warning signs, visit a diabetes specialist for a consultation.

Q: Is there a way to prevent the onset of diabetes?
A: In a study conducted by the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), 3,234 people at high risk for diabetes showed that moderate diet and exercise resulting in a 5 to 7 percent weight loss can delay and possibly prevent type 2 diabetes.

Q: Where in Sugarland can one go for premiere diabetes care?
A: Diabetes Centers of America - Sugarland

Sugar Land Medical Building I
15200 S US 59 Hwy. Ste 360
Sugar Land, TX 77478
832.237.3500.phone
832.237.0200.fax

www.diabetesamerica.com

Q: What type of treatment does DCoA offer?
A: Diabetes Centers of America (DCoA) promotes and enhances the health of those with diabetes by applying advances in medicine and offering specialized diabetes medical care, in-depth patient education, nutrition counseling and support, lifestyle instruction, exercise programs, 24/7 Internet and/or phone access to physician contacts, lifestyle coaching, and even a pharmacy for true one-stop convenience.

*Answers provided by Christine Pospisil, RD, LD, CDE -- DCoA