Diabetes program in Barranquilla, Colombia

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Laboratorio Clínico Continental

Clinical laboratory Barranquilla

Sede principal
Calle 80 No. 49C - 32
Barranquilla

Laboratory tests, Home sample collection, Cytology, Spermogram, First trimester screening, Pregnancy test

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Dr. Eymard Torres Rodríguez

Internist Barranquilla

Calle 1C No. 30 - 40, Cons. 91
High Park Medical Center
Barranquilla

Internal Medicine Physician, Nutritionist, Diabetologist, Lifestyle Medicine Specialist. I develop diabetes reversal programs and provide comprehensive management of overweight, ob…

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What is a diabetes program?

It is organized follow-up for people with diabetes or prediabetes. It brings together medical visits, regular tests and education to control blood sugar and prevent complications in the eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet and heart.

Which tests does it include?

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), which shows average blood sugar over the past three months, every 3 to 6 months. Also blood glucose, a lipid panel, creatinine and microalbuminuria to monitor the kidneys, and at least once a year an eye exam and a foot check.

Which professionals are involved?

A general practitioner or internist, an endocrinologist for complex cases, a nutritionist, a diabetes educator and, when needed, an ophthalmologist, nephrologist and podiatrist. Working with the whole team greatly improves control.

Who should join a program?

Anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, women with gestational diabetes and people with prediabetes who want to keep it from progressing.

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