Diabetes

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Diabetes is a condition in which sugar (glucose) remains in the blood rather than entering the body's cells to be used for energy. This results in high blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar can damage many body systems.

Symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst and frequent urination (especially at night); unexplained increase in appetite; unexplained weight loss; fatigue; erection problems; blurred vision; and tingling, burning, or numbness in the hands or feet.

People who have high blood sugar over a long period of time are at increased risk for many serious health problems, including hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and heart problems, eye problems that can lead to blindness, circulation and nerve problems, and kidney disease and kidney failure.

Women with diabetes and high blood sugar who become pregnant have an increased risk of miscarriage and birth defects.

Diabetes is treated with diet and lifestyle changes and with medicines. If blood sugar levels are kept within the recommended range, the risk for many complications from diabetes decreases.

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Doctors

Listed below are Signature Medical Group physicians who diagnose and treat this condition.

Peter M. Bess, MD

Peter M. Bess

Arnold, MO

  • Pediatrics

Emily J. Lott, MD

Emily J. Lott

Kansas City, MO

  • Family Medicine

Amy E. Brose, MD

Amy E. Brose

Kansas City, MO

  • Family Medicine

Alisa R. Ash, MD, FACOG

Alisa R. Ash

Independence, MO

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Locations

Jefferson Pediatrics

Jefferson Pediatrics
1765 Old State Route 21
Arnold, MO 63010
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636-296-4466

Independence Women’s Clinic

Independence Women’s Clinic
19550 East 39th Street
#300
Independence, MO 64057
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816-478-0220

Signature Rheumatology

Signature Rheumatology
16216 Baxter Rd.
Suite 390
Chesterfield, MO 63017
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314-270-0365

Barry Pointe Family Care

Barry Pointe Family Care
9151 NE 81st Terrace
Suite 105
Kansas City, MO 64158
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816-994-8787