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Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Every year in Connecticut, about 17,000 adults are diagnosed with diabetes, a serious chronic condition. There are many types of diabetes — including type 1, type 2 and gestational — and many factors that affect how the condition changes over time. The doctor will ask questions about your diabetes.

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The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease

Vascular Physician

The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease Diabetes is a serious health condition that causes a person's blood sugar to rise because their body does not produce or use insulin properly. It is estimated that between 20-30% of people with diabetes also have PAD.

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What Happens if Peripheral Arterial Disease is Left Untreated?

Vascular Physician

Early detection can lead to a more comfortable and effective treatment plan. The best treatment plan for you will depend on your particular condition and symptoms. While PAD may progress slowly, it will only get worse if left untreated. What Happens If PAD Goes Untreated?

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What does claudication feel like and what are the most common causes?

Vascular Physician

Because individuals with claudication are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, seeking medical care quickly is important. We can help determine if claudication is to blame and create an individualized treatment plan to meet your unique needs. What Are the Symptoms?

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed. Tertiary Prevention: Managing Existing Conditions Tertiary preventive care focuses on managing existing chronic diseases to prevent complications, improve quality of life, and reduce the negative impact of disease.