Understanding Diabetes

with UAMS Family Medicine & the College of Medicine

Diabetes is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It happens when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. If not managed, diabetes can lead to serious health problems.

The technical name for diabetes is diabetes mellitus. To understand diabetes, it's important to understand how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up muscles and tissues. It's also the brain's main source of fuel. There are several forms of diabetes. Type 2 is the most common. All forms are manageable with medications and/or lifestyle changes so you can live a healthy life and prevent complications. Come away with a better understanding of the types of diabetes, symptoms, risk factors, and complications from this condition. Dr. Rodriguez will be available for questions after her presentation. 

Dr. Natalie Rodriguez is an assistant professor with the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus Family Medicine Residency program in Fayetteville and sees patients at the UAMS Family Medicine Center in Springdale. Dr. Rodriguez has a Bachelor of Science in microbiology from the University of Texas, attended medical school at the Ross University School of Medicine, and completed her residency at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus Family Medicine Residency program in Fayetteville. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. 

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