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Diabetes Management at Optima Medical
We offer personalized diabetes management services to help you control your blood sugar, reduce complications, and live a healthier, more confident life.
What is Diabetes Management?
Diabetes management focuses on providing specialized care and support to help individuals with Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes effectively manage their condition. Our coordinated approach combines medical oversight, lifestyle adjustments, education, and continuous monitoring to help you maintain stable blood sugar levels and improve your overall well-being.
Services Included in Our Diabetes Management Program
Comprehensive Health Assessment
Evaluation of your current health, A1C levels, medications, and diabetes history.Blood Sugar Monitoring
Personalized plans for home glucose testing, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and tracking trends over time.Medication Management
Assessment and adjustment of diabetes medications or insulin therapies to optimize effectiveness and minimize side effects.Nutrition Counseling
Tailored meal planning, carbohydrate counting, and guidance on making balanced food choices to support blood sugar control.Exercise Planning
Customized physical activity recommendations that fit your fitness level and support glucose regulation.Ongoing Education and Support
Diabetes self-management training, including tips for preventing complications and handling blood sugar fluctuations.
Benefits of Diabetes Management
- Better blood sugar control reduces the risk of complications
- Lowered risk of hospitalization and emergency visits
- Improved energy, focus, and daily functioning.
- Access to a dedicated healthcare team with diabetes expertise.
Why Choose Optima Medical for Diabetes Management?
At Optima Medical, we understand that diabetes affects every part of your life, and we’re here to help you manage it effectively. Our program includes:
- Comprehensive Assessments: We monitor key health indicators, including blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure.
- Personalized Care Plans: Your treatment plan is designed just for you, combining medical therapies and lifestyle strategies.
- Collaborative Care: We coordinate with endocrinologists, dietitians, and pharmacists to provide seamless, expert-driven care.
- Ongoing Guidance: We offer continuous education, coaching, and support to help you stay on track and feel empowered.
How Diabetes Management Works at Optima Medical
1
Initial Consultation
Meet with our providers to discuss your diagnosis, current management approach, and personal health goals.
2
Develop a Customized Plan
Create a plan that addresses your medication needs, diet, exercise, and blood sugar monitoring.
3
Regular Monitoring and Adjustments
We conduct follow-ups to review your progress, adjust medications, and provide guidance based on your results.
4
Access to Support and Resources
Our team offers tools, educational resources, and personal support to help you confidently manage your diabetes every day.
Behavioral Health FAQs
Q: What kinds of treatments are available for behavioral health issues at Optima?
A: Treatment for behavioral health issues is varied and tailored to the individual’s specific condition and needs. Your behavioral health care manager will help you build coping skills, increase self-awareness of symptoms, provide psychoeducation, process daily stressors, and provide resources for individual/group therapy. If you chose to explore medication options, our psychiatric providers will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine what medication will be the best fit for you.
Q: How do I know if I or someone I know needs behavioral health treatment?
A: Recognizing the need for behavioral health treatment often begins with observing changes in behavior, mood, or daily functioning that persist or worsen over time. Symptoms might include excessive sadness or worry, extreme mood changes, confusion, withdrawal from social activities, changes in sleeping or eating habits, or the use of substances to cope with daily challenges. However, a definitive diagnosis should always be made by a qualified healthcare professional
Q: Do you offer in-person care for behavioral health services?
A: At Optima, our behavioral health program operates virtually, making it convenient for you to receive care via telehealth. We do not offer in-person services.
Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: Our department is open Monday- Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.
Q: I’m having thoughts of hurting myself or someone else. What should I do?
A: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting someone else, you should seek emergency services immediately. You can call the national suicide crisis prevention line at 988.
Q: What is the difference between a behavioral health care manager and a therapist?
A: A behavioral health care manager is not a licensed professional, they are behavioral health specialists. They can provide brief psychotherapy interventions such as developing healthy coping skills, creating healthy habits, psychoeducation, and processing daily stressors you may have. Their main job role is to collaborate with patients, their primary care provider, and their psychiatric provider to develop comprehensive treatment plans. They also coordinate care between you and your psychiatric provider, making it easy to schedule an appointment, get a refill, etc. A therapist is a licensed counselor that provides direct therapeutic interventions to help you gain skills and understand why you do the things you do. Your care manager can assist with getting you counseling services.
Q: What mental health conditions is Optima unable to treat?
A: Because we operate virtually, it would be unethical to provide services to certain mental health conditions. Some conditions require a higher level of care, which would require in-person services. We are unable to treat patients who are SMI (serious mental illness), those that suffer from a severe psychiatric condition such as schizophrenia, patients who are an imminent risk of harm to themselves or others, substance use disorders, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, and certain intellectual disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder. We are also unable to treat minors
Take Control of Your Diabetes
Optima Medical is here to support you with expert care, every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn more about our diabetes management services at one of our Arizona locations.
