The three main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes (diabetes only occurring in pregnancy). Patients with newly diagnosed diabetes require a history and physical examination to assess the characteristics of onset of diabetes, nutrition and weight history, physical activity, cardiovascular risk factors, history of diabetes-related complications (hypoglycemic episodes, diabetic ketoacidosis) and current management.
Our management approach is consistent with guidelines from the American Diabetes Association and follows the steps below.
To learn more about diabetes, please go to our Education section.