At Tempe Primary Care, Frank Rosenberg, FNP-C, leads a skilled team with decades of experience in family practice and managing chronic conditions. Frank graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in nursing and later completed his Master of Science in Nursing with distinction at Northern Arizona University. He specializes in managing complex conditions, such as diabetes, with personalized care and treatment. The practice also benefits from the expertise of collaborating physicians Dr. Michael Druschel and Dr. Laura Wade.Â
What Causes Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Without insulin, blood sugar levels rise to dangerously high levels. Type 1 often develops in childhood or young adulthood, but it can appear at any age. It requires daily insulin management and close monitoring.
According to the American Diabetes Association, about 1.6 million Americans are living with Type 1 diabetes.
How Type 2 Diabetes Develops
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form and usually develops later in life, though younger adults and teens are being diagnosed more often. In this condition, the body either resists insulin or fails to produce enough of it. Risk factors include being overweight, physical inactivity, and a family history of the condition. Lifestyle changes and medications can help manage blood sugar effectively.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that more than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and up to 95 percent of them have Type 2.
Can Prediabetes Be Reversed
Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. It is a warning sign that action is needed. With healthy lifestyle changes, prediabetes can often be reversed. Steps that make a difference include:
- Improved nutrition: Eating more fiber-rich foods and limiting processed sugar.
- Regular exercise: Engaging in at least 150 minutes of activity each week.
- Weight management: Losing even 5 to 7 percent of your body weight can be beneficial.
- Routine checkups: Monitoring blood sugar and adjusting care plans.
Taking these steps reduces the risk of progression to Type 2 diabetes and improves overall health.
Your Diabetes Care Partner in Tempe
Whether you have Type 1, Type 2, or prediabetes, expert support makes all the difference. Tempe Primary Care in Tempe, AZ, provides diabetes management and treatment plans for patients across Mesa and the East Valley. Call 602-283-0080 today to schedule your appointment and start building a healthier future.
