Diabetes & Prediabetes

You are hungry again an hour after eating, and the cravings for sugar or carbohydrates feel biological, not emotional.

You are thirsty in a way that water does not seem to satisfy, and you are up multiple times a night to use the bathroom.

You are exhausted by mid-afternoon, not the kind of tired that sleep fixes, but a heaviness that makes it hard to think clearly or stay present.

Your vision blurs at odd moments, and you have started wondering whether it is your eyes or something else.

Cuts, scrapes, or small sores are taking longer to heal than they used to, and you have noticed it but not said anything.

The weight is settling around your midsection in a way it never did before, and nothing you have changed in your diet or exercise has made a difference.

You keep getting urinary tract infections or yeast infections, and the treatments work temporarily but the pattern keeps returning.

Your skin is dry, itchy, or irritated without an obvious cause, and no moisturizer or cream has resolved it.

Your A1C or fasting glucose has been called "borderline" or "something to watch," but no one has explained what to do about it or what else to evaluate.

You have a family history of diabetes, and you are quietly wondering whether what you are feeling is the beginning of something no one is taking seriously yet.

Your symptoms deserve a closer look, not a quick reassurance that your numbers are "borderline" or "not high enough yet."

Unlike the conventional medicine approach to diabetes, our goal is to restore blood sugar levels naturally and safely through lifestyle changes... rather than relying on expensive or toxic prescription meds.

Yet many people believe that diabetes medications such as Metformin, Avandia, Actos, Januvia, Onglyza, or exogenous insulin will "solve" their issues – despite the fact that these medications don't deal with the root cause of diabetes.

While people experience great success in the first few months of taking these medications, they provide false hope because they fail to work overtime as the root causes of poor glucose management spin out of control.

So here are the things you need to know about diabetes and why education and lifestyle changes can save your life:

• People who have diabetes or pre-diabetes aren't always overweight.
• Just because it "runs in your family" doesn't mean you are destined to be diabetic, health is in your hands.
• Diabetes is a dietary disease and most people who are diabetic are still eating a diet that is very high in sugar
• Many "diabetes experts" recommend foods that spike blood sugar because they are following old dietary science
• Diabetes management isn't a "one size fits all" approach as some people have more sensitive blood sugar or different blood sugar patterns thorough out the day

In integrative approach to diabetes (or any chronic illness for that matter), is to restore your body’s innate healing potential rather than merely managing symptoms with expensive prescription drugs.

We believe that the best way to address a lifestyle-induced disease is by making sensible lifestyle changes – supported by our capable and caring team.

That’s why with diabetes, we have a unique “food protocol” to help you manage your blood sugar, your weight, and decrease your general inflammation while avoiding foods that may cause an allergic reaction.

Apart from food, we also examine the interplay between different systems and organs in your body – like your gut, your endocrine system, and your brain.

Because for true holistic health, we need to get all your systems to play together.

For example, if you are dealing with other hormone imbalances, this can have a huge impact on how well you can manage your diabetes.

That’s why at Compassion Primary Care, we run advanced lab testing beyond your standard blood tests so we can recommend a protocol that brings all your hormones back in balance – from insulin to cortisol, thyroid, and more.

If you suspect your symptoms might be related to diabetes, you should get an FPG and an A1C blood test through your primary care provider.

The fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test measures your blood sugar after you’ve fasted for 8 hours, while the A1C test provides a snapshot of your blood sugar levels over the previous 3 months.

We also recommend gut and hormonal testing to get the full picture of anything else that is impacting your insulin levels and causing symptoms.

The earlier you get diagnosed with diabetes, the sooner you can start addressing your diabetes – feel free to schedule a free discovery call to see what the best next steps are for you.

Your safety comes first. Get urgent help right away for signs of dangerously high or low blood sugar: vomiting you can’t keep fluids down, deep/rapid breathing, fruity-smelling breath, confusion, or blood sugar stuck at or above ~300 mg/dL (possible DKA); or shaking, sweating, confusion, trouble seeing/walking, or seizures with very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia).

Sudden vision loss, chest pain, stroke-like symptoms, a bad foot wound, or dehydration also need prompt care. For non-emergencies, we’ll check common drivers (sleep apnea, thyroid or iron issues, meds, infections, diet patterns) and build a steady plan you can sustain.

Yes–many people return to normal glucose with steady habits. In the landmark Diabetes Prevention Program, a structured lifestyle plan (5–7% weight loss and ~150 minutes/week of activity) cut diabetes risk by 58% (71% for adults 60+)

Clinicians use A1C, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), or sometimes a random plasma glucose when symptoms are present. We keep you on your usual eating pattern before testing unless your clinician advises otherwise.

Not always. Lifestyle change is the foundation for everyone. Some people also need medicine (temporarily or long-term) based on numbers and risks. We individualize nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress support–and coordinate meds when they help. Current ADA Standards emphasize person-centered care.

There isn’t one “diabetes diet.” Evidence supports several patterns (e.g., Mediterranean-style, lower-carb approaches) when tailored to your preferences, culture, and labs. We’ll choose a plan you can live with and adjust over time.

Your A1C goal and home glucose targets are individualized. We’ll set practical ranges and show you how meals, movement, and sleep shift your numbers.

We review your goals and history and outline smart first steps. We can go over specific tests, treatments, and services as part of that call.

You may also want to read about Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance, Thyroid Imbalances,  Chronic Inflammation, Adrenal Dysfunction, Digestive Disorders, and Integrative Medicine since these areas often interact with blood sugar, energy, and day-to-day recovery.