What Is Diabetes Management?

This service is available to members of the practice.

Diabetes is a medical condition in which a lack of insulin or insulin resistance can lead to chronic health issues. If left untreated, it can cause serious long-term damage to the eyes, kidneys, heart, and more. Although diabetes can affect anyone at any age, the most common form, Type 2 Diabetes, typically affects adults over 45. As a board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Laura E. Babe has the expertise to help patients manage this chronic condition and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.

Laura E. Babe, MD, PLC is affiliated with MDVIP, a national network of concierge-style primary care physicians, offering personalized care through membership. Our practice devotes more time to fewer patients, allowing us to personally address concerns and conditions when treatment is needed. Contact our Ann Arbor, MI staff to schedule an appointment and learn more about our personalized medical practice and annual membership. Aesthetic services do not require a membership.

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What Can I Expect from Diabetes Management?

To better control diabetes, we guide and monitor our patients as they follow a comprehensive plan. This includes making healthy lifestyle choices to manage blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight; eating a balanced, low-carb diet with “good” carbs such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruits; avoiding processed sugars, saturated fats, and excessive salt; engaging in regular exercise; checking and recording blood sugar levels consistently; drinking plenty of water; avoiding sugary soft drinks; scheduling and attending important medical checkups; and taking medications or insulin as prescribed.

What Are the Benefits of Diabetes Management?

Diabetes can be a serious and debilitating condition if left untreated. Managing diabetes is essential for living a healthy and fulfilling life now and in the future. Dr. Babe provides a customized diabetes management plan. Benefits of diabetes management in Ann Arbor, MI include lowering A1C levels, regular checkups to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments, losing weight and reducing body fat, following diet and exercise plans tailored to diabetes management, ensuring insulin and other medications are effective, and receiving personalized care.