Diabetes Awareness Month | Take the Risk Test
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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Loudoun Medical Group, ACO is here to help you take steps to learn your risks of developing diabetes, preventing the disease and selecting the right care team, at the right time to help you manage this chronic health condition, which affects nearly 10% of the U.S. population.
97.6 million Americans with pre-diabetes are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. 81% of them don't know they have it. (ADA_2024)
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Symptoms of Diabetes
Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of the symptoms seem harmless. We know, early detection and treatment can decrease the chances of developing complications from the disease. Symptoms may include: frequent urination, excessive thirst, unusual weight loss, increased fatigue, irritability, blurry vision or extreme hunger.
Diabetes Risk Factors
It is essential to stay informed and proactive to ensure better health outcomes. Risk factors for diabetes may include: family history, age, being overweight or obese, unhealthful diet and race.
Black & Hispanic Latino people are over 50% more likely to have diabetes than non-Hispanic white people. (ADA_2024)
The Cost of Diabetes
Developing an LMG Diabetes Care team can reduce health risks and streamline your medical care to reduce overall healthcare costs. We hope to emphasize the critical importance of preventative care, regular testing and effective management of this condition and help you learn a few affordable care options, conveniently close to home.
Preventing Diabetes | Don't Sugar Coat It
To help prevent diabetes and reduce risks of developing even more serious health problems, we recommend scheduling regular check-ups with your primary care provider. Identifying risk factors early, monitoring blood sugar levels, maintaining a healthy weight and managing diabetes as soon as possible after diagnosis, can help to prevent severe health issues.
Reducing Healthcare Costs through LMG, an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
Loudoun Medical Group is an ACO - a group of healthcare providers and physicians who voluntarily work together to coordinate high-quality medical care at the lowest possible price point to keep healthcare affordable, accessible and accredited (meeting national quality benchmarks). The goal of an ACO is to improve patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs by emphasizing preventative care, managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, and facilitating communication among healthcare providers. As such, members of Loudoun Medical Group share the financial rewards and risks as an incentive to focus on effective treatment and efficiency in care delivery. We accept all major health insurance.
Your LMG Diabetes Care Team may include:
Primary Care Providers
Loudoun Medical Group (LMG) offers many options to see a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant from Purcellville, VA to Alexandria, VA who can provide routine medical care, including physical exams, lab test and prescriptions.
LMG Specialty Care
Loudoun Medical Group offers 35 medical and surgical specialties. As one of the largest and most diverse physician owned, multi-specialty group practices in Virginia, our physicians are linked through sophisticated management and clinical support services. We work collectively to offer better patient benefits to patients, giving our physicians the time they need to care for patients and improve health outcomes.
Endocrinology
Diabetes can cause hormone imbalances. Endocrinologists specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system, which is made up of glands and organs that produce hormones.
Cardiology
Diabetes can make it harder to control blood pressure and cholesterol, which can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Smoking doubles the risk of heart disease in people with diabetes.
Podiatry
Diabetes can damage nerves and reduce blood flow to the feet, which can lead to foot ulcers and amputation.
Ophthalmology
Diabetes can damage blood vessels in the eyes, which can lead to permanent vision loss.
Nephrology
Diabetes can damage blood vessels in the kidneys, which can lead to kidney failure. Kidney disease is painless and doesn't cause symptoms until it's advanced, so screening is important.
Obesity Medicine Specialists
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