Diabetes
Internal Medicine Specialist located in Williamsville, NY
Diabetes Services Offered In Williamsville, NY
If you experience persistent hunger, fatigue, or frequent urination, diabetes could be the cause. At Expedient Medical, PLLC, located in Williamsville, New York, Dr. Sarwat Khawar, a board-eligible internal medicine physician, and our dedicated team specialize in diagnosing and managing diabetes to minimize the risk of serious complications. Contact our office to arrange an appointment, or easily book online today.
Diabetes Q&A
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that prevents you from properly controlling sugar in your bloodstream. It develops when you don’t produce enough insulin (Type 1 diabetes), a hormone responsible for blood sugar control, or your body doesn’t use insulin correctly (Type 2 diabetes).
Prediabetes develops before Type 2 diabetes and is often reversible with healthy lifestyle changes. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and might resolve after delivery.
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
Diabetes can cause the following symptoms:
Frequent skin, vaginal, or gum infections
Slow-healing sores
Unexplained weight loss
Frequent urination
Extreme thirst
Fatigue
Weakness
Blurry vision
Irritability
Mood swings
See Dr. Khawar for an evaluation at the first sign of diabetes or if you have diabetes risk factors.
What are the risk factors for developing diabetes?
The primary risk factor for developing Type 1 diabetes is a family history of diabetes.
Prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes risk factors include:
Unhealthy dietary habits
Lack of exercise
Carrying excess body weight
Family history of diabetes
Being over 40
When left untreated, diabetes can cause nerve damage, heart problems, kidney issues, eye damage, or other complications.
How does my doctor diagnose diabetes?
To diagnose diabetes and treat it, Dr. Khawar discusses your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history. He assesses your body weight, evaluates your body mass index (BMI), and checks your blood pressure and other vital signs. He also completes a physical exam to look for signs of complications and orders a blood test to detect or rule out diabetes.
How can I properly manage diabetes?
Diabetes management may consist of making lifestyle changes, using insulin injections, an insulin pump, taking oral diabetes medications, or combining multiple treatments to control blood sugar levels.
It’s also important to get regular exercise, eat nutritious foods, and maintain an ideal body weight. Control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels and check your blood sugar regularly. See Dr. Khawar for follow-up visits to ensure your diabetes treatment is effective.
Schedule an appointment at Expedient Medical, PLLC, by phone. You can also book a consultation online today if you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or have risk factors.