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Diabetes isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition. With multiple types—each driven by different underlying causes—personalized care is essential. At Patients Medical in New York City, we go beyond managing blood sugar. We focus on identifying and reversing the root causes of your specific type of diabetes using a combination of conventional, functional, and holistic medicine.
We treat the whole person—not just the blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels due to problems with insulin production, insulin use, or both. If left untreated, elevated glucose can damage organs, blood vessels, and nerves—leading to complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, and vision loss.
An autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Typically diagnosed in children and young adults, though it can appear at any age.
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The most common form, often associated with insulin resistance. The body produces insulin, but cells don’t respond to it effectively.
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A warning sign that blood sugar levels are elevated but not high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetes. Reversible with early intervention.
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Occurs during pregnancy when hormonal changes affect how insulin works. It increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life for both mother and baby.
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Often called “Type 1.5,” LADA develops in adulthood and shares characteristics of both Type 1 and Type 2. It progresses slowly and may initially be misdiagnosed as Type 2.
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While symptoms vary slightly between types, common signs include:
If you notice these symptoms, early testing is key to diagnosis and prevention.
Functional medicine digs deeper to uncover the “why” behind your diagnosis. Potential root contributors include:
To properly classify your diabetes and uncover root causes, we offer:
Customized meal plans based on your type and lab findings, such as:
Nutrient infusions with glutathione, B-complex, alpha-lipoic acid, and magnesium support energy metabolism and cellular repair.
Physician-guided supplements like:
Bioidentical hormones and adaptogenic herbs rebalance insulin, cortisol, and thyroid hormones affecting glucose regulation.
Especially critical for autoimmune forms like Type 1 and LADA:
Stress directly impacts blood sugar. We offer:
Daniel, 38, came in misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. He was not overweight but was already on oral medications. Our advanced testing revealed positive GAD antibodies, confirming Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA).
His plan included:
Within 6 months, Daniel stabilized his blood sugar, improved energy, and reduced antibody load significantly.
Type 1 is autoimmune and requires insulin. Type 2 involves insulin resistance and may be reversible through lifestyle.
Yes, with the right lifestyle changes and integrative care, many people fully reverse prediabetes.
LADA is a slow-progressing autoimmune diabetes in adults. It often requires insulin but also benefits from gut and immune support.
With blood sugar monitoring, dietary adjustments, stress reduction, and movement—many patients avoid medication during pregnancy.
Yes, especially if caught early. Diet, exercise, and functional therapies can stabilize or reverse blood sugar issues.
Absolutely. We use GAD antibodies, C-peptide, and additional autoimmune markers for accurate classification.
Yes. We work with your existing plan and often help patients reduce or eliminate medications safely.
Depending on your labs, berberine, magnesium, chromium, and omega-3s may support insulin sensitivity and inflammation.
Most patients notice improvements within 4 to 12 weeks, depending on their condition type and protocol adherence.
We see both. Our team provides tailored care for pediatric Type 1 diabetes and adult-onset conditions.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
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