The Comprehensive Diabetes Center helps you separate the myths from the realities
by providing:
Individual Consultations
Group Classes
Insulin Pump Program
Support Groups
Bilingual Education
Diabetes & Pregnancy Program (Member of the California Sweet Success Program)
A complete team approach to the management of diabetes including full time:
Primary Care Physicians
Board Certified Endocrinologist
Certified Diabetes Nurse Educators
Registered Dietitians
Podiatrists
Ophthalmologists
Cardiologists and...
YOU…. The most important member of the team...
Comprehensive
Diabetes Center
Diabetes with its related complications ranks as the third leading cause of death
due to disease in the United States. More than 16 million Americans have diabetes.
Controlling diabetes by balancing the proper meal plan and exercise, along with
medication, as necessary, may prevent or delay long-term complications.
The Comprehensive Diabetes Center serves all patients of the Riverside Medical Clinic,
from infancy through maturity, along with pertinent family members, with consideration
of social and cultural beliefs. All aspects of diabetes and its treatment, as it
applies to each individual, are covered.
Patient information is the key to successful management of diabetes.
If you have recently been diagnosed or even if you have had diabetes for many years,
you may need help in learning how to make diabetes a part of your life rather than
letting it take control.
We will help you separate the myths from the realities of diabetes.
Diabetes: Myths vs. Realities
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MYTH:
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REALITY:
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"Just don't
eat sugar"
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Sugar can be part of your meal plan
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"I only
have 'borderline' diabetes"
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There is no such thing as 'borderline' diabetes.
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"Taking
insulin will cause me to go blind or lose a leg."
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Studies prove that good blood sugar control can significantly reduce the risk of
complications.
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"I have
'brittle diabetes' and nobody can control my blood sugar."
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Blood sugar control is achievable by balancing your medications, exercise, meal
plan, and regular follow-up with your health care team.
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What is the next step in achieving my goal?
The most important element in successful management of diabetes is knowledge.
Medical researchers are constantly creating new inroads in the fight against diabetes,
so keep yourself educated about the latest treatment options. The specialists at
Riverside Medical Clinic's Comprehensive Diabetes Center are dedicated to helping
you any way we can.
Please call us at (951) 782-6236 for more information.
The Comprehensive Diabetes Center is located at:
Helpful Links:
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Watch