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Diabetes Care at Dominion Health
Most people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. If you’re living with diabetes, the right care can enhance your quality of life and well-being. At Dominion Health, Dr. Yasmeen Agha and our team are your partners in long-term health, with family and internal medicine care. Take a step for your good health today. Call or schedule a consultation online with one of our three San Antonio locations.
Diabetes Q & A
What is diabetes?
Diabetes causes sugar, or glucose, to build up in your blood. This can lead to serious health problems, such as kidney disease and neuropathy. With the right care, you can still enjoy a great quality of life with diabetes.
Diabetes occurs when your body doesn’t use insulin properly (Type 2), or doesn’t make insulin at all (Type 1). When this happens, the amount of sugar in your blood spikes to an unhealthy level.
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
Most people with diabetes have Type 2. Both Type 1 and Type 2 produce some of the same warning signs, including these common ones:
- Extreme tiredness
- Needing to urinate often
- Sudden weight loss
- Extreme thirstiness or hunger
- Blurry eyesight
- Cuts or bruises that are slow to heal
With Type 1, you may lose weight even when you’re not dieting. With Type 2, you may feel tingling or numbness in your hands or feet.
What test confirms a diabetes diagnosis?
Typically, you need a blood test. This measures the amount of blood sugar, or glucose levels. Your doctor at Dominion Health may recommend one of these tests for you:
- Fasting blood sugar test
- Random blood sugar test
- Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test
- Oral glucose tolerance test
The results help your doctor determine whether you have diabetes.
What is the treatment for diabetes?
- Planning your meals
- Getting regular exercise
- Regularly monitoring your blood sugar level to keep it in a healthy range
A healthy range for your blood sugar is important. A blood sugar level that drops too low interferes with your ability to think and function normally. A blood sugar level that remains too high can cause serious damage to your health over the long term.
Your doctor at Dominion Health helps you explore all avenues of treatment. Medications are typically necessary for you to remain in the best health, particularly if you have Type 1 diabetes. With Type 1, your body doesn’t make insulin, so you’ll need insulin to replace what you’re missing.
In addition, your doctor may discuss the various kinds of medications that work in distinct ways to lower your blood sugar.
If you’re ready to take a step for your long-term health today, call or book a consultation online with Dominion Health.
Diabetes Care with Your San Antonio Primary Care Team
Managing diabetes works best with a care team that knows you. At Dominion Health, our board-certified physicians and providers help adults in San Antonio prevent, diagnose and manage prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and help manage type 1 diabetes. We look at your whole health, including related conditions such as high blood pressure and thyroid disorders.
Who This Care Is For
- Adults recently diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes
- Patients who want help bringing their A1C into a healthier range
- People with risk factors such as family history, excess weight or high blood pressure who want to be screened
- Patients on Medicare who need ongoing diabetes care (Medicare primary care)
What to Expect at Your Diabetes Visit
Testing and review
We review your history, medications and symptoms and may order blood work such as an A1C or fasting glucose test.
Your care plan
Your provider builds a plan that may include nutrition guidance, activity goals, blood sugar monitoring and medication when appropriate. If weight is a factor, our medical weight loss program can be part of the plan.
Ongoing follow-up
Regular check-ins let us track your progress, screen for complications such as kidney, nerve and eye problems, and adjust treatment. We refer you to specialists when needed.
Insurance
Diabetes visits and lab work are covered by many insurance plans, including Medicare. Call (210) 944-8855 to check your coverage.
Diabetes Care Near You
- Westover Hills: 5715 Rogers Rd, Suite 117, San Antonio, TX 78251. Convenient to Westover Hills, Alamo Ranch, the SeaWorld area and the Far West Side. Mon–Fri 8–5.
- Medical Center: 9647 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240. Serving the South Texas Medical Center, Oak Hills and the UTSA area. Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 8–2.
- Leon Springs: 23119 IH-10W, Suite 904 and 23119 W I-10, Building 16, San Antonio, TX 78257. Close to The Dominion, Leon Springs, Fair Oaks Ranch and Boerne Stage Road. Mon–Wed 8–7.
Book a Diabetes Visit
Book online or call (210) 944-8855. We also offer same-day appointments.
Diabetes FAQs
Can a primary care doctor manage my diabetes?
Yes. Our primary care providers manage type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, including testing, medication management and lifestyle guidance, and refer you to a specialist when needed.
How is diabetes diagnosed?
Diabetes is diagnosed with blood tests such as a fasting blood sugar test, an A1C test or an oral glucose tolerance test. Your provider will explain which test is right for you.
What should I bring to my diabetes visit?
Bring your insurance card, a list of your current medications, your glucose meter or blood sugar log if you have one, and any recent lab results.
Can weight loss help with type 2 diabetes?
For many people, losing weight can help improve blood sugar control. Our medical weight loss program can be part of your diabetes care plan if your provider recommends it.
Where can I get diabetes care in San Antonio?
Dominion Health provides diabetes care at our Westover Hills, Medical Center and Leon Springs locations. Call (210) 944-8855 or book online.
Want Unlimited Access to Your Provider?
Managing diabetes is easier with ongoing access. Dominion Access Care members get regular visits, routine labs twice a year, and discounted medications for $150/month.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes care?
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body does not produce insulin, requiring daily insulin administration. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough. In primary care, we manage Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes through routine blood sugar tracking (A1C testing), medication management, and structured dietary guidance.
How often do I need A1C testing and check-ups for diabetes care?
Routine A1C testing is typically conducted every 3 to 6 months depending on whether your blood sugar levels are stable or adjusting. Regular follow-ups allow us to monitor your progress, prevent potential complications, and adjust treatment strategies as your body responds.
Can prediabetes be reversed before it turns into Type 2 diabetes?
Yes, prediabetes is often reversible. With early detection through routine lab work, targeted dietary changes, increased physical activity, and weight management, blood sugar levels can return to a healthy range before permanent diabetes develops.
What routine screenings do I need if I have diabetes?
Diabetes care extends beyond monitoring blood sugar. Regular care includes monitoring kidney function through blood and urine tests, evaluating blood pressure and cholesterol levels, checking nerve function and foot health, and scheduling annual diabetic eye exams to prevent long-term complications.
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