Do You Have Undiagnosed Diabetes?

More than 37 million Americans suffer from diabetes, including an astonishing 8.5 million people who don’t know they have the disease and fail to receive proper care.

Diabetes often doesn’t cause symptoms until the disease is well advanced– one of the reasons many people are unaware that they are diabetic.

Over time, diabetes may cause serious health problems if not properly managed, as high sugar (glucose) in the blood can damage blood vessels and nerves, and eventually lead to heart disease, neurological damage, kidney disease, vision loss, foot and toe amputation, or even death. Receiving a professional diagnosis and getting support is critically important.

Facilities like the Holy Name Diabetes Center help people manage the disease, offering comprehensive diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES), including testing and monitoring, lifestyle guidance, and follow-up care.

The specially trained staff at Holy Name provide guidance on the newest monitoring technology, allowing patients to avoid pricking fingers when checking blood sugar levels.

The Holy Name Diabetes Center is accredited by the American Diabetes Association, with skilled specialists who can help anyone with pre-diabetes, diabetes 1 and 2, or gestational diabetes. Assistance is available to anyone with a prescription.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit holyname.org/DiabetesCenter.