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“USA Health is an excellent organization invested in performance improvement, and this award and nomination are a reflection of how that is instilled in their employees,” said Candice Powers, M.B.A., CRCR, CRCA.
USA Health offers comprehensive care for patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetes affects approximately 30.3 million Americans—about one out of every 10 people in this country. The condition is caused when the pancreas makes little or no insulin or the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that moves glucose out of the blood stream and stops the liver from producing new glucose. With insufficient insulin or insulin resistance, the glucose cannot properly move out of the blood stream and into the cells of the body. This cause’s glucose to build to high levels in the blood stream. Elevated glucose levels in the blood is the defining feature of all types of diabetes.
Over time, these high levels damage the blood vessels and nerves in the body. This damage can lead to complications such as heart attacks, strokes, amputations, kidney disease and vision problems. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S. At USA Health, our goals for treatment are to reduce or avoid the complications of diabetes by controlling blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels according to an individual treatment plan.
Prediabetes: More than 1 out of 3 adults has prediabetes. The blood glucose level is above normal but not high enough for the person to be diagnosed with diabetes. Fortunately, people with prediabetes can do something to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Weight loss, increased physical activity and certain medications have been effective in delaying the progression from prediabetes to Type 2 diabetes. With assistance from our diabetes educator and dietitian, we help patients choose the best nutrition and physical activity plan for them to increase the likelihood of making successful, lasting lifestyle changes.
We offer a full range of care for patients with diabetes and those at risk of developing diabetes.
USA Health’s endocrinologists specialize in diabetes, thyroid disorders and metabolism.
Exercise is a very important part of any diabetes care plan. We’ll work with you to create an exercise program that fits your life and helps you reach your health goals.
Our board-certified lipidologist is an expert at helping patients with complex metabolic and lipid disorders, including patients with medication intolerance.
We teach you how to manage your diabetes through diet and nutrition.
Certified diabetes educators use an evidence-based curriculum to tailor a care plan according to your individual needs, after referral from your provider. Our educators can help you control diabetes through:
University Hospital hosts a Diabetes Support Group, coordinated by USA College of Nursing faculty, on the fourth Tuesday of each month, from 2 to 3 p.m., in the 10th floor dining room. For more information, call (251) 471-7944.
USA Health offers internal medicine and family practice specialists who care for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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Find a Clinical Trial“USA Health is an excellent organization invested in performance improvement, and this award and nomination are a reflection of how that is instilled in their employees,” said Candice Powers, M.B.A., CRCR, CRCA.
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