Diabetes Specialist
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Duraid Ahad-Daman, MD
Family Medicine located in Troy, MI
Diabetes is a very serious disease that can cause life-altering complications if it is not monitored and managed carefully. Dr. Duraid Ahad-Daman has had extensive experience helping patients with diabetes in the greater detroit area. At his practice in Troy, Michigan, Dr. Ahad-Daman will help you find the best course of action for your case.
Diabetes Q & A
What is diabetes?
The term diabetes encompasses a group of diseases that are associated with the hormone insulin and how your body processes glucose, or blood sugar -- put simply, if you have too much glucose in your blood, you have diabetes.
Insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreas that is responsible for regulating glucose levels in your blood and delivering glucose to your cells. If your pancreas does not produce insulin or your body’s cells have become resistant to insulin, you will have high blood sugar.
The most common types of diabetes are:
- Type 1 -- no insulin production
- Type 2 -- your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or is resistant to insulin
Gestational -- triggered by pregnancy and changes in hormones
If you have diabetes, you are at risk for many health problems, including:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Nerve damage
- Kidney problems
- Vision problems
- Foot damage
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
If you have Type 1 diabetes, you are likely very aware of your condition. For those at risk of Type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes, the following symptoms are indicators of the disease:
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Hunger
- Fatigue and irritability
- Blurred vision
Diabetes is a very serious disease so you should make an appointment with Dr. Ahad-Daman if you suspect something is wrong.
What causes diabetes?
The causes for for Type 1 diabetes usually are:
- Family history
- Diet
- Infection
- Diabetes autoantibodies that damage insulin production
In Type 2 diabetes, the factors that put you at risk typically are:
- Weight
- Pregnancy
- Lack of exercise
- Diet
- Race and age
As the name suggests, gestational diabetes is a result of pregnancy.
What is the treatment for diabetes?
There is no cure for diabetes -- but you can make great strides in fighting the disease with proper management techniques, such as:
- Lifestyle changes including diet and exercise
- Glucose monitoring
- Insulin therapy
If you have diabetes, it is important that you see Dr. Ahad-Daman to manage the disease and its potential complications, which can be very serious.
Insurance Accepted
Dr. Ahad-Daman accepts most major insurance providers. Please contact your insurance provider directly for any coverage-related questions.
Words from our patients
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"If your looking for a doctor who cares about his patients, Dr. Ahad is the doctor for you. Office staff is great and are pleasure to deal with."
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Dr. Ahad takes his time, answering all the questions, with impressive patience and high quality healthcare, addressing all the issues right away, highly recommend him..."
