Personalized Diabetes Management: A Team Approach to Better Health

Living with Type 2 diabetes often means checking blood sugar levels, planning meals, staying active, managing stress, and taking medications. It can be a lot to juggle, and no one should have to do it alone.

That is why finding a provider who uses a team approach to care is so important. Your team may include your primary care physician, an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, a certified diabetes educator, and other specialists as needed. When providers work together, your care becomes more connected, more informed, and more effective.

Coordinated Care Makes a Difference

Our coordinated care model keeps your entire team aligned. With access to a shared medical record, each Kelsey-Seybold provider can view updates as they happen. That means fewer delays, faster adjustments, and smoother communication.

Who’s on Your Diabetes Care Team?

Your Primary Care Physician (PCP)

Your primary care physician is often the first point of contact for managing diabetes. They handle initial screenings, diagnosis, and follow-up care while staying in close communication with your diabetes care team to monitor progress and make timely adjustments.

Your Endocrinologist

An endocrinologist focuses on conditions related to hormones and metabolism, including Type 2 diabetes. If your blood sugar is difficult to manage, your medications are causing side effects, or you are exploring new treatment options, an endocrinologist may be able help.

During your visit, your endocrinologist will review your health history, identify patterns in your glucose readings, and discuss goals. In more challenging moments, your endocrinologist provides expertise and helps guide care for you as a person living with Type 2 diabetes.

Your Registered Dietitian

Food is one of the most important, and often most challenging, parts of managing diabetes. A registered dietitian helps you build an approach to eating that fits your routine, food preferences, and traditions. Whether you need help with meal planning or portioning, understanding how different foods affect your blood sugar, or making better choices when eating out, your dietitian provides practical tools and guidance to support confident, informed decisions.

Your Certified Diabetes Educator

Certified diabetes educators focus on helping you put your care plan into action. They provide hands-on support for managing daily routines, answering questions that come up between appointments, and helping you navigate challenges like changing blood sugar patterns, medication timing, or new devices. Their role is to make your care plan more manageable in real life, offering guidance that builds confidence and supports consistency over time.

A Comprehensive Team, All Focused on You

Diabetes can affect many systems in the body, so your care team may also include other specialists depending on your needs:

• Cardiologists help monitor and protect heart health
• Ophthalmologists watch for early signs of diabetes-related eye changes
• Podiatrists help prevent and manage foot complications
• Behavioral health specialists support mental and emotional well-being
• OB/GYNs may be involved if you are managing diabetes during pregnancy or addressing hormone-related concerns
• Nephrologists help monitor and treat issues related to the kidneys
• Wound Care specialists play a critical role in managing chronic and complex wounds

Because our providers use the same medical record system, every Kelsey-Seybold clinician involved in your care stays connected. You do not need to coordinate between offices or repeat your history at every visit.

Ready for a More Connected Approach?

If your current diabetes care feels disconnected or is not giving you the results you want, it may be time to talk to your primary care provider about widening your care team. This is especially important if your blood sugar is unpredictable, your medications are not working well, or you are considering new treatment options.

At Kelsey-Seybold, you do not need a referral to see most specialists. You may also be able to visit with a specialist within a few days. Virtual and in-person visits are available, so you can receive care in a way that works for you.