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- Diabetic Retinopathy
We provide personalized support for managing chronic conditions to help you stay as healthy and active as possible. Whether you’re living with diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, or another long-term health concern, our team is here to guide you in taking control of your well-being.
What Are Chronic Conditions?
Chronic conditions are ongoing health issues that require consistent management to prevent complications and improve quality of life. Common conditions we treat include:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart disease
- Asthma and other respiratory conditions
- Arthritis and chronic pain
- Obesity
- High cholesterol
- Depression and anxiety
Our Approach to Care
Managing a chronic condition can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our team provides:
- Comprehensive evaluations to assess your health needs
- Medication management to ensure your treatment plan is effective
- Nutrition counseling to support healthy eating habits
- Lifestyle coaching to help with exercise, stress management, and smoking cessation
- Ongoing monitoring to track progress and adjust treatment as needed
Coordinated Care for Your Health
We work closely with specialists, behavioral health providers, and community resources to ensure you receive comprehensive, whole-person care. Our goal is to help you feel your best and prevent serious complications.
We offer home monitoring for patients with chronic hypertension. Patients receive FREE blood pressure monitors to encourage them to check their blood pressure at home on a regular basis.
A CFHC clinical team monitors their readings remotely and provides proper instructions, information, and resources. Patients can also connect with their care team from home. FREE devices preloaded with free internet are also available to anyone without access to the internet.
Patients with chronic hypertension can call 773-768-5000 and ask about the Hypertension Program.
We provide comprehensive diabetes care to help you manage your condition and improve your quality of life. Whether you have been recently diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for some time, our team is here to support you with personalized treatment, education, and resources.
Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar (glucose). Without proper management, it can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney problems, nerve damage, and vision loss. Our goal is to help you control your blood sugar, prevent complications, and live a healthier life.
Our Diabetes Care Services
We offer a full range of diabetes management services, including:
- Comprehensive Screenings & Diagnosis – Blood sugar testing, A1C monitoring, and diabetes risk assessments.
- Personalized Treatment Plans – Medication management, insulin therapy, and lifestyle recommendations tailored to your needs.
- Nutrition & Meal Planning – Guidance from registered dietitians to help you make healthier food choices.
- Diabetes Education & Counseling – Learn how to monitor blood sugar, prevent complications, and manage daily challenges.
- Support for Weight Management & Exercise – Personalized fitness plans to improve blood sugar control and overall health.
- Ongoing Monitoring & Specialist Referrals – Regular check-ups to track progress and coordinate care with specialists if needed.
Are You at Risk for Diabetes?
You may be at higher risk for developing diabetes if you:
- Have a family history of diabetes
- Are overweight or have an inactive lifestyle
- Have high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- Experienced gestational diabetes during pregnancy
If you have risk factors or symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained fatigue, getting tested early can help prevent complications.
Take Control of Your Diabetes Today
Managing diabetes is easier with the right support. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.
Call 773-768-5000 to get started on your personalized diabetes care plan.
We offer diabetic retinopathy screenings at our South Chicago, Pullman, Roseland, East Side and Chicago Lawn clinics.
- Patients 21 years and older diagnosed with Type II Diabetes automatically receive a lab for a screening, or they can be screened during their visit with their Provider.
- Patients may also receive a phone call alerting them that they are due for a diabetic retinopathy screening.
The procedure can be scheduled at that time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
An eye disease that can affect people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and can cause serious complications, including vision loss or blindness.
What is this test?
A comprehensive eye exam that is performed by an eye care professional to check for signs of diabetic retinopathy.
How many times do I need to be tested?
It’s important that your eyes are tested every year because there are no symptoms until the disease is in its later stages. It can cause blindness if left untreated.
How long does this exam take?
The exam typically takes 5-10 minutes. It may take a little longer if the technician has difficulty capturing good images of your eyes, usually due to patients having smaller pupils.
Will I need dilation?
About 3/4 of patients can complete this exam without dilation. A small percentage of patients require a mild dilation drop to open the pupil slightly. You can bring someone with you to drive you home if that makes you comfortable, but most patients are okay with the use of sunglasses, or a sun shield which we provide.
I get my vision checked every year, and I just got my new glasses. I don’t believe that I need this exam.
A vision test is not the same thing as a medical exam for diabetic retinopathy. Your provider wants to make sure your diabetes isn’t threatening your vision with diabetic retinopathy.
