Diabetes
What Is Diabetes?
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.
Managing diabetes is a journey, and the experts at CHRISTUS Health are here to help you every step of the way. From initial diagnosis to long-term comprehensive care, we provide the support you need.
The Different Kinds of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
Results from the body’s failure to produce insulin, the hormone that “unlocks” the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is one of several forms of diabetic eye disease. According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic retinopathy is the most common eye disease affecting people with diabetes and is a leading cause of new blindness in American adults.
Limb Saver
Limb Saver
We have an elite team of highly trained specialists dedicated to saving your at-risk limbs from amputation through a comprehensive approach. This does more than save a limb; it restores your quality of life.