In The United States, Diabetes is an Epidemic. New Treatment Options

With staggering numbers, diabetes affects over 30 million Americans and within that vast figure, rests the overwhelming amount of people with prediabetes—89 million. Diabetes is an exorbitant disease, costing approximately 245 billion dollars per year. In addition, it is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. If left untreated, diabetes causes adverse side effects and chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, strokes, vision loss, and dementia.

Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a condition in which the high insulin and leptin levels are resistant causing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and visceral fat to become significant risk factors for heart disease and coronary disorders.

Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar out of the blood and into the cells for energy, in the case of an insulin resistant person, they have too much sugar, and the body cannot adequately utilize the source. This leads to weight gain, obesity, and subsequently, a more sedentary lifestyle. Leptin is a hormone that helps regulate body weight by sending signals to the hypothalamus in the brain. When the signals are damaged, the body becomes leptin resistant, and a person may often feel extremely hungry and irritable, which contributes to a vicious cycle of overeating foods that are high in sugar and unhealthy fats.

In recent years, metabolic syndrome has become a commonly identified risk factor for cardiovascular disease because a vast number of Americans are overweight, and their bodies become inflamed; this inflammatory response affects their vascular structures. When the vessels are circulating high-glucose blood, atherosclerosis occurs at a greater intensity. Atherosclerosis is a build-up of plaque and causes a hardening of the arteries.

Unfortunately, Sugar has become a major staple in the American diet. The normal fasting blood sugar levels should be around 70-99 mg/dl. The normal A1C, which measures the blood glucose level, should be below 5.7%. With diabetes and even prediabetes, these levels are at an unhealthy height and can be very hard to lower without major intervention with medication, exercise, dietary changes, and a lifestyle overhaul.

Type II Diabetes Complications Include:
• Heart Disease
• Vascular disease
• Neuropathy
• Kidney disease
• Skin Conditions
• Stroke
• Vision loss and disorders
• Amputations
• Non-Healing ulcers
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Type II diabetes can also affect all ages, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and eating the right foods can significantly reduce or stave off this type of disorder. If your diabetes is advanced, getting the appropriate medication and dosing is crucial for reaching and sustaining a healthy lifestyle.

If you have diabetes, you must reach out for help, and not let your condition go untreated or undertreated.

In order for new treatments to become available, clinical trials play a critical role in this process. ForCare Medical Practice has their own Clinical Trials Department and offers trial opportunities to the local area for multiple conditions.

ForCare Clinical Research has two studies open for enrollment for patients with type II diabetes for non-insulin users, and those on only oral anti-diabetic meds. To find out if you qualify, please contact them directly or online at ForCareMed.com.

ForCare Clinical Research (FCR), an independent, multi-specialty clinical research facility, is located in Tampa, Florida. Since its inception in 2012, FCR has focused on providing access to novel treatment and therapies for both chronic and acute conditions. Our Investigators have over 40 years of combined research experience and a proven record of successful execution of Phase I through Phase IV industry-led trials. Our Investigators are board certified in dermatology, rheumatology, internal medicine, family practice, anatomic pathology, dermatopathology, neurology and internal medicine. ForCare Clinical Research routinely exceeds enrollment expectations, preserves subject retention, reduces trial timelines and delivers reproducible, quality data.

ForCare Medical Practice in Tampa, FL
ForCare medical practice is dedicated to improving the health of Tampa, FL and surrounding areas. With advanced treatment options and passionate providers. They have a comprehensive practice that includes, dermatology, rheumatology, primary care and a clinical trials division.

15416 North Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33613

To learn more about clinical trials, please call ForCare Clinical Research today at (813) 264-2155.