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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. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 👉 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. 👉 Type 2 Diabetes Adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ties more closely to lifestyle choices like diet and exercise. 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 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? In these cases, the patient’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet classified as diabetic. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 Type 1 symptoms usually develop quickly and occur during childhood or adolescence. 👉 Type 1 Symptoms ✅ Nausea ✅ Vomiting ✅ Stomach Pains 👉 Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms ✅ Type 2 Symptoms ✅ Increased Thirst ✅ Frequent Urination ✅ Increased Hunger ✅ Unexplained Weight Loss ✅ Increased Tiredness ✅ Blurred Vision ✅ Frequent Infections 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 To diagnose diabetes, healthcare providers use fasting blood sugar tests, random blood sugar tests and glucose tolerance tests. 👉 Insulin is used to treat Type 1 diabetes. 👉 For Type 2 diabetes, changes in diet and exercise can greatly impact diabetes. 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 If we discover pediatric diabetes, we partner with the right specialists to give your child the best possible treatment. Schedule an Appointment for Diabetes Treatment 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com

Arthritis refers to pain, stiffness or disease in the joints. Often, the term arthritis is a catch-all for pain occurring in the joints. Patients of all ages can experience arthritis symptoms tied to specific types of arthritis. However, the condition appears more frequently in older patients with symptoms worsening as patients age. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬? ✅ Obesity and excess body weight ✅ Infection ✅ Joint injuries ✅ Repetitive joint use, like with a job or sport that requires repetitive motion ✅ Smoking tobacco ✅ Aging ✅ Specific genes Managing modifiable risks factors, like smoking or obesity, can help reduce the occurrence or severity of arthritis symptoms. 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 Finding an accurate diagnosis for arthritis begins with a physical examination of the impacted joints. From there, lab tests may help narrow the type of arthritis and confirm the diagnosis. Blood, joint fluid and urine tests aid in diagnosis. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 Founders Family Medicine treats patients with arthritis at our Castle Rock clinic. We offer both in-clinic and telehealth appointments based on your specific treatment plan and needs. Contact us to schedule an appointment for arthritis care. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 Founders Family Medicine in Castle Rock provides care for overweight and obese patients. We understand that obesity isn’t simply determined by personal choices. Family history, physical activity, environment, and diet can all influence the prevalence of obesity. Seek the help you need from the trusted practitioners at Founders Family Medicine. 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ✅ Heart Disease ✅ Diabetes ✅ Stroke ✅ Cancer ✅ High Blood Pressure ✅ Gallbladder Disease ✅ Mental Illness, Including Depression and Anxiety Obese patients have a higher rate of complications from COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 We provide care for obesity-related health conditions. This includes managing high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and other common health issues. We also support a weight loss plan. Even modest amounts of weight loss positivity impact health. After diagnosis and evaluation, our team can discuss the use of approved weight-loss medications. When needed, we provide referrals for mental health or surgical services. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://foundersfamilymedicine.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersFamilyMedicine Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersFamMed LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/founders-family-medicine

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 Located in Castle Rock is a full service medical clinic. It is our goal to provide efficient and cost effective care for the insured as well as the uninsured. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜? We screen all patients for symptoms and risk of exposure to COVID 19. We provide telehealth audio-visual appointments for those who are ill and we perform parking lot testing and limited examination as warranted and determined by our physicians and providers. For patients who do not have telehealth technology access during the national emergency, we are able to offer phone appointments under select circumstances. 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: Monday-Friday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Saturday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday: 8:00AM - 3:00PM 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersFamilyMedicine 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://twitter.com/FoundersFamMed 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/company/founders-family-medicine

What To Expect When You Need Urgent Care? Board-certified family physicians and physician assistants are here at convenient hours (including most holidays) to care for you… when a visit to your primary care physician simply isn’t possible, yet a visit to the emergency room isn’t necessary. Our clinic has on-site lab, x-ray and EKG equipment available to make your visit as comfortable and efficient as possible. Unlike an emergency room, our urgent care operates by scheduling patients in specially-reserved urgent care appointment slots. Call us (303) 688-8666 Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Saturday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday: 8:00AM - 3:00PM Website: https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersFamilyMedicine Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersFamMed LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/founders-family-medicine

What are we doing to protect you and your family during the COVID pandemic? We screen all patients for symptoms and risk of exposure to COVID 19. We provide telehealth audio-visual appointments for those who are ill and we perform parking lot testing and limited examination as warranted and determined by our physicians and providers. Website: https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com

This year the flu vaccine is more important than ever due to the health risks of COVID-19. We currently offer the flu vaccine by appointment only for new and existing Founders Family Medicine patients. Learn more: https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com/flu-shots/

Founders Family Medicine and Urgent care in Castle Rock is a full service medical clinic. It is our goal to provide efficient and cost effective care for the insured as well as the uninsured.