Diabetes Management

Nearly 12% of the United States population has diabetes, which can lead to complications when not managed appropriately. At Brookhaven Diabetes & Primary Care Clinic in Brookhaven, Mississippi, board-certified family nurse practitioner Amy Case, FNP, ADM, CDCES, and the rest of the highly trained team offer highly effective diabetes management support to patients 16 and older. Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment with Amy by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.

What is diabetes management?

Diabetes management at Brookhaven Diabetes & Primary Care Clinic includes the most advanced, effective treatments and therapies for all forms of diabetes right in your backyard. The team provides comprehensive education and planning services that help you control your blood sugar levels to avoid serious diabetes-related complications.

What are the benefits of effective diabetes management?

The perks of exceptional diabetes management at Brookhaven Diabetes & Primary Care Clinic include:

• Improved blood sugar control
• Fewer bothersome symptoms
• Lower risk of neuropathy, heart problems, feet issues, and other complications
• Easier ability to make lifestyle changes
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Longer life expectancy
• Enhanced quality of life

Amy is board-certified in advanced diabetes management and a certified diabetes educator with more than 15 years of experience. 

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Diabetes symptoms may consist of:

• Fatigue
• Increased thirst
• Dry mouth
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision
• Numbness and tingling in your hands or feet
• Slow-healing wounds
• Unexplained weight loss
• Frequent infections

However, diabetes might not cause symptoms in the early stage of the disease. That’s why routine diabetes screening if you’re at risk is so important.  

Which diabetes management plan is best suited for me?

Amy and the team at Brookhaven Diabetes & Primary Care Clinic review your symptoms and medical history, check your vital signs, and complete a physical exam. They also order blood tests to check your blood sugar levels and determine if you have prediabetes or diabetes, or if you’re managing previously diagnosed diabetes effectively. 

What does diabetes management include?

Your customized diabetes management plan may consist of making lifestyle changes, taking oral diabetes medications, undergoing medical weight loss, using insulin injections, receiving an insulin pump, or combining multiple treatments. 

Amy follows up to ensure your diabetes treatment is effectively managing your blood sugar. She also screens for neuropathy and other diabetes-related complications.

During diabetes education, Amy discusses diabetes-friendly diets, offers exercise recommendations, and helps you maintain or move toward a healthy body weight. She adjusts your diabetes treatment plan whenever necessary to keep your blood sugar in check. It’s also important to monitor your blood sugar levels at home. 

Schedule a diabetes management appointment at Brookhaven Diabetes & Primary Care Clinic by calling the office or booking an in-person or telehealth visit online today.