Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes glucose (sugar). It comes in two types: type 1 and type 2. With type 1, the pancreas does not make the insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar) that the body needs. In type 2, the pancreas makes less insulin than the body needs, and the body becomes resistant to insulin. Type 2 is significantly more common.
It’s important to know the risk factors that increase your chances of developing diabetes, including family history, age, and lifestyle choices.
Click the button below to take the diabetes risk assessment to determine your personal level of risk. Knowledge is power!
Living with diabetes requires more than managing blood sugar – it takes a team, a plan, and support you can trust. At the Clinton Diabetes Group, you’ll get personalized, whole-person care to help you take control of your health and your future.
The team of healthcare providers, diabetes educators, dietitians, and care coordinators works together to create a customized treatment plan that fits your lifestyle. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, we offer expert guidance and ongoing support to help you live well.
Managing diabetes starts with understanding it. You’ll learn how to monitor your glucose, read food labels, plan meals, manage stress, and stay active – giving you the confidence to take charge of your health.
Diabetes care is not one-size-fits-all. We're here for every step of your journey, helping you navigate treatment changes, prevent complications, and live a full, active life.
Diabetes is preventable. If you do not have diabetes, work with your primary care doctor on the following lifestyle factors to help you avoid it:
Start by making minor modifications to your lifestyle. “Small changes lead to big results,” says the ADA.
Learn more about preventing, managing, and supporting the fight against diabetes from the American Diabetes Association.
