Diabetes Advanced Treatment

Adjusting to a diagnosis of diabetes can seem daunting at first. Luckily, living with diabetes is not what it used to be. For the more than 200 million people worldwide who suffer from some type of this ailment, the key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is understanding the disease and learning to manage it properly. At Coast Plaza Hospital, we have developed a comprehensive diabetes treatment program, staffed with a diverse team of specialists who can arm you with the facts and help you take charge of your condition.

THE FACTS

• The number of total diabetics is increasing by more than 20 million people each year.
• Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
• If left unchecked, diabetes can contribute to eye disorders and blindness, kidney failure, heart disease and stroke, amputation, and nerve damage, as well as raising the risk for a host of other medical issues.

• The disease can develop gradually over many years, often with no visible symptoms.

• Men, women, children and even babies can get diabetes.

• There are different types of diabetes, each of which results in excess glucose accumulation in the blood, which can cause a range of serious health problems.

• Diabetes has no single trigger. Rather, it is caused by a combination of inherited, environmental and lifestyle factors.

• Coast Plaza Hospital offers advanced treatment such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for diabetic foot ulcers and wounds that are difficult to heal.

• There is no cure for diabetes.

• With effective, long-term management, people with diabetes can lead active, healthy and full lives.

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