Sweetwater Medical Associates

Nina values the importance of having an open communication with patients so that they can meet their goals. She understands their needs and can formulate a care plan suitable for them. She takes pride in providing effective and efficient care to all patients. In her spare time, Nina enjoys spending time camping, hiking and traveling with her two girls and her husband.

Type 2 diabetes, also called adult-onset diabetes because it typically occurs in adults, is by far the most common form of diabetes. It is a metabolic disorder, not an autoimmune disease. People with type 2 diabetes either do not make enough insulin or their body doesn't use it efficiently. While many cases of type 2 diabetes may be prevented, it remains the leading cause of diabetes-related complications. We will help you understand your condition and teach you how you can lower your blood sugar levels with weight loss, exercise, and dietary changes.

It is also important to eat healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, including foods that are high in fiber and low in added sugars. You should eliminate using table salt. The DASH diet has helpful food guidelines for people with high blood pressure. It is important to take all of your medications as directed, even if you feel fine.

You should make lifestyle changes to reduce the risk factors that you can control. This includes not smoking, losing weight, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating a nutritious diet of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and high-fiber foods. Exercise and healthy foods can help raise HDL and lower LDL.