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Feeling well again Lakewood team helps truck driver with diabetes overcome the challenges of eating on the road Jimmy Scott was tired of feeling rundown from his type 2 diabetes. A truck driver from Cleveland, Scott spends a lot of time sitting, and used to eat whatever was available at truck stops. All too often, that was fast food. Also, scheduling time to eat and test his blood sugar at regular intervals was a challenge. Earlier this year, he decided it was time to get help. “My blood sugar was way too high—up in the 300s,” he says. medications, blood sugar monitoring and exercise into his schedule. “We always try to look at the whole person, including their career and overall lifestyle,” Dr. Borst says. As a result of the help he received, Scott’s blood sugar has dropped dramatically, Dr. Borst says. In addition, he went from 340 pounds to about 280, and has a lot more energy. kevin L. borst, do endocrinology specialty interests: diabetes mellitus, endocrine disorders in pregnancy and general adult endocrinology Scott, 52, had sought diabetes help and education before but says he was too hard-headed to really follow the advice he was given. This time, though, he and his new determination turned to the experts at Lakewood Hospital’s Diabetes and Endocrine Center. First, he saw Kevin L. Borst, DO, an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes. In line with the center’s comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Borst’s complete medical evaluation also drew in other experts on the team. the Costs of ignoring diabetes “High blood sugar levels can cause severe damage to blood vessels and nerves,” Dr. Borst explains. “If left uncontrolled, it can lead to complications, such as blindness, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke and lower-limb amputations. We collaborate to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.” Scott appreciates that Dr. Borst and the team helped him avoid going on insulin, which would have required him to take six months or more off work until he was certified to drive again. steps to success Dr. Borst asked Gina Gavlak, RN, BSN, diabetes program development coordinator at Lakewood Hospital, to contact the American Diabetes Association to learn what special Get ContRoL of youR diAbetes advice it has for people with diabetes to safely operate commercial vehicles. if you have diabetes, ask your physician for a referral to He also had Scott meet with certified Lakewood Hospital’s diabetes and endocrine Center, and diabetes nurse educator Cathy Tobey, RN, then call 216.529.5300 to schedule an appointment. CDE, and dietitian Romina Yee, RD, LD, to figure out ways to fit healthier eating, benefits 6i in Good HeALtH toyou Exercise can continue to lower your blood sugar up to 12–24 hours after you have completed your activity. Visit lakewoodhospital.org/diabetes or call 216.529.5300 for more information. http://www.lakewoodhospital.org/diabetes

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of In Good Health - Winter 2012 - Fairview

In Good Health - Winter 2012 - Fairview
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Give birth your way-midwives are ready to help
Could you have an irregular heartbeat?
Truck driver steers his heath back on track
Doing it her way
Don't fall for these eight myths about back problems

In Good Health - Winter 2012 - Fairview