Diabetes Management - Forum Health

Diabetes Treatment at Forum Health

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, resulting from insufficient insulin production, impaired insulin function, or both. This condition affects millions of individuals worldwide and requires lifelong management to prevent complications and maintain overall health.

At Forum Health, we take a comprehensive approach to diabetes management, focusing on personalized care, education, and support to help individuals effectively manage their condition and improve their quality of life. Our team works closely with each patient to develop individualized treatment plans that address their unique needs, goals, and preferences.

Types of Diabetes

At Forum Health, we provide support for various types of diabetes, including:

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This results in little to no insulin production, requiring daily insulin injections or infusion via a pump to regulate blood sugar levels.

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, characterized by insulin resistance, where the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin. Over time, insulin production may also decline. Type 2 diabetes can often be managed with lifestyle modifications, oral medications, and, in some cases, insulin therapy.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy and can increase the risk of complications for both the mother and baby. While gestational diabetes typically resolves after childbirth, women who have had gestational diabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Symptoms of Diabetes

The symptoms of diabetes vary depending on the type and severity of the condition but may include:

Increased thirst and frequent urination

Fatigue and weakness

Unintended weight loss or gain

Blurred vision

Slow-healing wounds or infections

Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet

Recurrent infections

Take Control of Your Diabetes

Living with diabetes requires ongoing attention and care, but with the right support, individuals can lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Contact Forum Health today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our holistic approach to diabetes management.

Hear From Our Patients

For most of my life, I was told I needed all these different doctors with different specialties to figure out what was happening in my body. What I really needed was a functional doctor who listened and treated me as a whole person with connected systems. With the support of my Forum Health care team, I’m slowly but surely reversing my severe eczema, hypothyroidism, allergies, and chronic fatigue.

My parents, myself, and my children have been patients of Dr. Peterson for several years. He is an amazing doctor! The amount of time that he spend talking with us about our medical history and ALL of our symptoms was kind of shocking at first. He is incredibly thorough, both in talking to us as patients and in the testing that he does. I have been so impressed with the progress we have made because of his willingness to do testing.

After I had my daughter, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. I felt awful at the time. I was exhausted, bloated, had trouble concentrating, had heart palpitations, dizzy spells, and generally felt like I was carrying a backpack of bricks with me all day, every day. When I came to Dr. Taylor’s office he implemented a thorough and detailed plan for me...

Amazing doctors that actually listen and care about your health!

... Not only am I feeling better first the first time in years, but I’m finally losing weight and inches in a healthy, sustainable way! They’ve helped me to heal my gut and we are taking my PCOS on head on - it’s amazing and something that conventional medicine has been spinning their wheels with for years! I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me and know that I am a client for life!

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