Special Programs
Comprehensive diabetes care.
Diabetes is the 21st century epidemic of the civilized world. It takes toll on the individual, the immediate family and the community. Our program includes a highly specialized team dedicated to the patient care including medical care , dietary advice, life style and exercise initiatives and close monitoring and nurturing of positive behaviors. The program is under the leadership of our board certified medical professionals including our doctors, nurses and diabetes educator.
Insulin pump program.
Closely integrated with the comprehensive diabetes care incorporating the most advanced medical technology in insulin delivery and monitoring with the ultimate goal of providing tight blood sugar control leading to better health with less diabetes complications and more flexible life style.
Weight management program.
We offer on site metabolic evaluation resulting in individualized life style and medical approach to this complex problem. Before entering the program all our patients undergo a thorough medical evaluation to rule out common medical conditions known to impair the energy balance.
Vascular evaluation.
Diabetes and other medical conditions lead to diminished circulation in vascular beds including the lower extremities. Simple, non-invasive techniques available in our office can diagnose and alert for these potentially dangerous conditions, thus leading to appropriate medical care with the ultimate goal of preventing extremity loss and other critical vascular events.
Nerve conduction studies.
Diabetic neuropathy /commonly experienced as burning, numbness, tingling, pain, etc./ in feet and hands is one of the most universal and under diagnosed diabetic complication. Since it is not life threatening, it is generally inadequately addressed in general medical practice. We offer objective measurement of the nerve impairment leading to specific problem tailored advice by our diabetes specialists.
Thyroid assessment.
Thyroid disease is coming slowly to the public attention thanks to the recently published numerous books, internet materials and other media endeavors. Let our experts navigate you through these complex issues offering our personal approach to each and every patients. We perform in office thyroid ultrasound, thyroid biopsies and modern biochemical /blood/ testing leading to precise diagnosis.
Osteoporosis.
Bone quality and fracture potential are some important health issues that are still randomly approached, and inadequately diagnosed and treated. Non-traumatic fracture, frailty, low weight, post menopausal state, age/above 60 and 70 in women and men, respectively/ , smoking, certain medications, certain endocrine conditions /adrenal, thyroid, pituitary, etc/ are just a few of the recognized risks for osteoporosis. Today we control various powerful methods of managing this condition. Do not let yourself under the false belief that all is age and nothing can be done. Schedule a test, leading to a treatment plan with us, who offer special expertise in the management of bone and mineral conditions in the area.
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