What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition where the body does not make enough insulin or use the insulin it creates the way it should. As a result, the body isn’t processing food properly to produce energy. Instead, sugars build up in the blood leading to health complications.



The Types of Diabetes
Diabetes falls into two categories: Type 1 and Type 2.

Type 1 Diabetes
Typically referred to as juvenile-onsite diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Type 1 usually occurs due to an autoimmune or genetic factor. This type of diabetes doesn’t tie to lifestyle choices and doesn’t have a cure.

Type 2 Diabetes
Adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ties more closely to lifestyle choices like diet and exercise. In recent years, the rate of children with Type 2 diabetes increased, likely due to higher rates of childhood obesity.

Who is at Risk for Diabetes?
For Type 2 diabetes, the risk factors are easier to identify. Individuals with the following risk factors have a higher occurrence of Type 2 diabetes.

*Older age
*Obesity
*Family history of diabetes
*History of gestational diabetes
*Sedentary lifestyle
*Race or ethnicity


Diagnosing Diabetes in Children
Our team of pediatric experts offers diabetes diagnosis for children and adolescents. If we discover pediatric diabetes, we partner with the right specialists to give your child the best possible treatment. We offer compassionate and trustworthy care that puts both the physical and emotional needs of our pediatric patients at the forefront.

Schedule an Appointment for Diabetes Treatment
Founders Family Medicine offers treatment for diabetes at our Castle Rock clinic. We offer both in-clinic and telehealth appointments based on your specific treatment plan and needs.