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Explore personalized online diabetes management designed around your needs from the comfort of home. When you find an online diabetes doctor on Klarity Health, you get the care you deserve. And you access affordable diabetes management with transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and no insurance needed.
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Your provider will discuss treatment options with you, which may or may not include medication.
Licensed diabetes providers on Klarity Health create personalized plans tailored to your needs, including medication prescriptions (if appropriate), dietary guidance, and skill coaching.
Ozempic （semaglutide)
FDA-approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Compounded semaglutide
Active ingredients in Ozempic (for type 2 diabetes) and Wegovy (for weight management)
Mounjaro (tirzepatide)
FDA approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Metformin
FDA-approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
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Diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble regulating blood sugar levels. With this disorder, the body either doesn’t have any or enough insulin needed to break down sugar molecules effectively.
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder that typically starts in childhood. The pancreas’s insulin-producing cells no longer function properly, resulting in the body’s inability to produce the insulin to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes and develops when your pancreas produces less insulin than it used to. Risk factors, such as obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and a family history of the disease, contribute to your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and often shows few or no symptoms. Because of the lack of symptoms, women should get tested between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. Roughly half of women with gestational diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes later in life.
Prediabetes
In prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher but you don’t yet have type 2 diabetes. This form of diabetes serves as a warning sign of the potential future risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The classic symptoms of diabetes can include:
Diabetes causes high blood sugar levels, which makes your kidneys work harder to filter out and absorb excess glucose (blood sugar). Because your kidneys are working harder, you lose more fluid in the process, which triggers thirst.
Additional symptoms of diabetes may include:
To be diagnosed with diabetes you need to have consistently high blood sugar levels.
The normal range for fasting blood sugar (blood sugar measured when you haven’t eaten for at least 8 hours) is between 70 to 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). A prediabetes diagnosis is made when you have a fasting blood sugar level that is consistently between 100 to 125 mg/dL.
If your fasting blood sugar levels are 126 mg/dL or higher on 2 separate occasions or you have blood sugar, even occasionally, of 200 mg/dL or higher, a diagnosis of diabetes is made.
If you suspect you have diabetes or want to test your blood sugar levels, you can consult with a healthcare provider about diabetes treatment online.
Through telehealth services, a qualified healthcare provider can assess your symptoms, medical history, and risk factors to determine whether further testing, like a finger stick test, in-depth blood work, or urine sample is needed.
If laboratory testing is required, your healthcare provider will work with you to obtain the tests needed to confirm a diagnosis.
Diabetes treatment may include medication management, dietary recommendations, exercise guidelines, and lifestyle changes to help you effectively manage your diabetes.
Once a diagnosis is confirmed, your healthcare provider will work with you to develop a personalized diabetes treatment plan.
Regular follow-up appointments are essential for monitoring your condition, adjusting treatment as needed, and addressing any concerns or questions you have.
With many providers, including those on Klairty Health, follow-up appointments can be done online for your convenience.
For type 1 diabetes, insulin must be replaced for the rest of your life. Lifestyle and dietary changes may be enough to effectively treat other forms.
Each type of diabetes requires a different treatment and medication regimen for proper blood sugar management.
Type 1 diabetes
Because the pancreas doesn’t produce insulin in type 1 diabetes, insulin is the medication used to manage it.
Substituting naturally occurring insulin is commonly achieved using multiple daily insulin injections or an insulin pump, which is a device that automatically tracks blood sugar levels and administers the precise amount of insulin needed throughout the day.
Type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes may be able to control their blood sugar through healthy eating and regular physical activity. Others may require diabetes medicines to help with glucose regulation.
Oral medicines and injectable therapies are common treatment options for type 2 diabetes. Those medications include:
In some cases, a doctor may recommend a combination of different oral medicines to effectively manage blood glucose levels.
Gestational Diabetes
Dietary adjustments and lifestyle modifications may be enough to manage gestational diabetes. If blood sugar levels can’t be controlled, oral medication or insulin therapy may be needed to ensure the best possible outcome of the pregnancy.
Prediabetes
Lifestyle changes, such as adopting a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight, are ways to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes.
For prediabetes, healthcare providers may recommend an oral medication, like metformin, to help improve insulin sensitivity and prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.
Online diabetes doctors and healthcare providers include medical doctors (MDs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants/associates (PAs). MDs, NPs, and PAs can work with you for a diagnosis if needed and create a tailored diabetes treatment plan. They can also prescribe medication if it’s a medically necessary part of your treatment plan.
Diabetes providers specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. While any qualified healthcare provider can diagnose diabetes and prescribe medication, a diabetes provider can perform a more in-depth evaluation. They’re often more knowledgeable about treatment options as well.
You can search marketplace services, like Klarity Health, to find a licensed online diabetes doctor or healthcare provider for medication and/or care.
*Appointments are generally available within 24 hours. Free initial consultations are available only with select providers. Prescriptions, particularly for controlled substances, may require an in-person evaluation depending on the state of residence and current federal regulations.
The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health. Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy. Nothing in this article is intended to diagnose or treat any condition, including guaranteeing prescription medication of any kind or dosage. Not all providers on Klarity Health prescribe all medications, particularly medications that are controlled substances.
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