November is American Diabetes Month: Get Screened Today
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November is American Diabetes Month
Medical Center Hospital System is committed to the people who make West Texas their home. We want you to live your longest, healthiest life.
November is American Diabetes Month, and MCHS urges you to get checked for diabetes if you’ve developed any of these symptoms:
- Frequent Urination
- Excessive Thirst
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Extreme Fatigue
- Blurred Vision
- Slow-Healing Sores or Cuts
- Increased Hunger
- Tingling or Numbness
- Frequent Infections
- Dry Skin or Itchy Skin
These symptoms can develop gradually and may be easy to overlook. Testing helps doctors find diabetes sooner, so they can work with their patients to manage the disease and prevent additional health problems such as heart disease, kidney failure, and vision loss.
If you have a family history of diabetes or developed gestational diabetes during pregnancy, you should also get checked!
Call your primary care physician to schedule a test today. Don’t have one? We can help! The MCH Community Diabetes Clinic is a great resource. We have Walk-in Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Come in and get a glucose test, appropriate treatments and medications. The MCH Community Diabetes Clinic tests for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
MCHS specializes in diabetic care with several doctors of internal medicine that treat diabetes. We are home to the West Texas Diabetes Support Group as well as the area’s top Wound Healing Center.
The MCH Community Diabetes Clinic will also advise patients on appropriate treatment and medications that are specially designed for low-income or uninsured patients aged 18 and older.
Take proactive steps to a healthier you!
We’re focused on prevention because early detection can stop diabetes before it starts and screening helps you stay ahead of the game! Prioritize your well-being by visiting our Community Diabetes Clinic today. Hours of operation are 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. The clinic is located at 1940 E. 42nd St. Call (432) 640-2749 for information or visit online.
