Diabetes

Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder that is the focus of a specialized field of internal medicine. This area of expertise addresses the diagnosis, management, and prevention of various types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Conditions and diseases that can be diagnosed and treated through diabetes care include:

• Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels)
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)
• Diabetic retinopathy (eye disease)
• Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)
• Cardiovascular complications, such as heart disease and stroke