Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Care in Boerne & San Antonio, TX
Whole-Person Care with Dr. Reyes
Manage Type 1, Type 2, and Pre-Diabetes with whole-person care from Dr. Reyes in Boerne, San Antonio, and surrounding areas. Personalized support for lifelong balance and wellness.
Whole-Person Support for a Lifelong Journey
Diabetes management is about more than blood sugar, it’s about balance in every area of your life. Dr. Reyes helps patients understand how nutrition, movement, mindset, and medication all play a role in maintaining stable health.
We provide comprehensive care for Type 1, Type 2, and pre-diabetes, emphasizing empowerment and education so you can confidently manage your condition and reduce complications.
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough of it, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. It typically develops over time and is often linked to lifestyle factors such as diet, activity level, and weight—but genetics also play a role.
Prevention and Early Identification
Treatment for Diabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes often involves a combination of lifestyle changes, blood sugar monitoring, and medication. For some, insulin may eventually be needed. Working closely with your healthcare team can help you create a personalized plan that fits your life.
When Should You Be Tested for Diabetes?
You should be tested if you’re over 45, have a family history of diabetes, or have risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Early testing is also important if you’re experiencing symptoms like frequent urination, increased thirst, or unexplained fatigue.
Our Approach to Diabetes Care
Personalized Treatment
Preventive Focus
Whole-Person Education
Learn how stress, sleep, and activity levels affect blood sugar and long-term outcomes.
Managing Diabetes Together: A Whole-Person Approach
Diabetes Mellitus is more than just a “blood sugar problem.” It is a lifestyle-intensive condition that affects your physical health, your emotions, and your daily routines. At our clinic, we don’t just look at your A1c levels; we look at the person behind the numbers. Our integrated approach combines clinical expertise with behavioral health support to give you the tools for long-term success.
1. The Clinical Foundation: Controlling the Numbers
Medical management is the “engine” of diabetes care. We focus on protecting your heart, kidneys, and nerves through:
- Continuous Monitoring: We help you master blood glucose monitoring—whether through traditional finger-sticks or Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)—so you understand your body’s patterns.
- Personalized Medication: From Metformin to modern GLP-1 therapies or insulin, we tailor your regimen to fit your health profile and goals.
- Preventative Screenings: Regular foot exams, kidney function tests, and referrals for diabetic eye exams to catch complications before they start.
2. Behavioral Health: The "Secret Ingredient"
Research shows that diabetes management is 99% self-care. This can be mentally exhausting. Our behavioral health integration helps you overcome the psychological hurdles:
- Overcoming “Diabetes Distress”: It is normal to feel overwhelmed or burnt out. Our behavioral health consultants help you manage the emotional burden so it doesn’t lead to “treatment fatigue.”
- Goal Setting & Habit Change: Instead of vague advice like “eat better,” we work with you to set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound).
- Mindful Eating: We move away from restrictive “dieting” and focus on behavioral strategies to manage cravings and emotional eating.
3. Lifestyle as Medicine
We provide practical education to help you integrate healthy choices into your existing life:
- Nutritional Counseling: Understanding carbohydrate counting and the “Plate Method” to enjoy food while maintaining stable sugars.
- Movement Plans: Finding physical activities you actually enjoy, which helps your muscles use glucose more efficiently.
- Sleep Hygiene: Poor sleep can lead to insulin resistance. We address sleep apnea and insomnia as part of your diabetes care.
Your Diabetes Care Team
When you manage diabetes at our clinic, you aren’t just seeing a doctor. You are supported by a coordinated team:
- Primary Care Providers: Oversees your total health and medications.
- Behavioral Health Consultants: Assists with motivation, stress, and lifestyle shifts as well as with the management of conditions like depression and anxiety that can affect your Diabetes.
- Diabetes Nurse Educator: Helps you navigate the complexities of your medical treatment providing tools to be successful.
- Care Coordinator: Helps you navigate refills, specialist appointments, and insurance.
The Integrated Advantage: Patients in integrated care programs often see a more significant drop in A1c and report higher “quality of life” scores than those in traditional medical models.
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In our clinic, we will help with lifestyle coaches, case managers and in-house diabetes educators to help you prevent diabetes or to start a comprehensive, state of the art and integrated medical therapy program.
We are looking forward to make your health care needs our priorities an assist in the journey!