{"id":8620,"date":"2019-10-17T12:12:30","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T16:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=8620"},"modified":"2025-04-15T12:24:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T16:24:39","slug":"diabetes-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/diabetes-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Diabetes treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I talk to a doctor on Maple about my diabetes?","accordion_intro":"

Yes. In most cases, a doctor on Maple can help you manage previously diagnosed diabetes. They can prescribe medications and advise on treatment plans. I<\/span>n select provinces Maple\u2019s endocrinologists can order tests and adjust your medications to help you optimize your diabetes therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is diabetes?","accordion_intro":"

Diabetes is actually a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose), caused by issues with the hormone insulin. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to produce insulin or when tissues in your body become insensitive to insulin, and glucose builds up in your blood. There are a number of types of diabetes, including those that are chronic (Type 1 and 2) and temporary (gestational diabetes). <\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

Type 1 diabetes, typically referred to as juvenile diabetes, usually occurs in youth, and often initially presents with a life threatening episode of high blood sugar and dehydration. Type 2 diabetes typically occurs in adults, and has a slower, more gradual onset, which is rarely acutely life threatening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of diabetes?","accordion_intro":"

Symptoms of type 1 and 2 diabetes include:<\/span><\/p>\n