Warden Wood Health Centre

Diabetes and Prediabetes Care in Markham and Scarborough

Diabetes care involves more than checking a blood sugar number. It also considers heart and kidney health, medicines, nutrition and the practical challenges of everyday management. Warden Wood Health Centre lists diabetes screening, treatment and ongoing care among its services.

Diabetes symptoms and screening

Increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision or unexplained weight loss can be symptoms of diabetes. Some people have no symptoms and are identified through appropriate blood testing. Prediabetes means blood glucose is above the usual range but below the diabetes threshold.

Your clinician decides which tests are appropriate and whether a result needs confirmation. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have different treatment requirements.

Ongoing blood sugar management

A care plan may include food and activity changes, medication, glucose monitoring and follow-up blood tests such as A1C. Type 1 diabetes requires insulin. Type 2 treatment varies; medication may be needed even with healthy habits.

Regular review also considers blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney tests, foot health and eye-care arrangements. Ask about diabetes education and what to do during illness. Targets should be individualized, particularly for older adults or people at risk of low blood sugar.

When glucose symptoms need urgent care

Vomiting with marked thirst, abdominal pain, deep or rapid breathing, severe drowsiness or confusion needs urgent assessment. Severe hypoglycaemia with unconsciousness or seizure is an emergency.

Diabetes FAQs

Can prediabetes improve?

Blood sugar can improve with a suitable plan, but ongoing monitoring remains important because future risk varies.

Does everyone with diabetes need insulin?

People with type 1 do. Some people with type 2 also need it, depending on their circumstances.

Do I need to check glucose at home?

This depends on treatment and risk. Your clinician can recommend when monitoring is useful.

Why are eye and foot checks important?

Diabetes can affect nerves, circulation and vision. Preventive monitoring helps identify problems earlier.

Arrange diabetes follow-up

Contact the clinic and bring your medication list, available glucose records and recent results.