Diabetes Management in Troy, MI

Diabetes is not something you can manage with a yearly check-in and a prescription refill. It is a daily condition that touches what you eat, how you sleep, how you feel, and how long you live well. You need a physician who actually pays attention between visits, not just during them.

At Phase Medical Group, Dr. Alex Christofis provides ongoing, personalized diabetes care for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. From A1C monitoring to medication adjustments and realistic nutrition guidance, we work closely with you to keep your blood sugar under control and protect your long-term health.

Understanding Diabetes

Most patients who walk in with a new diabetes diagnosis already know something is off - they have been feeling it for months. Type 2 diabetes usually develops slowly as the body loses the ability to use insulin the way it should. Type 1 is different - it is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas stops making insulin almost entirely. Either way, it is not a condition you just medicate and ignore.

Left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to complications affecting the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and feet. With consistent monitoring and the right treatment plan, most patients can achieve excellent blood sugar control and significantly reduce their risk of complications.

What Our Diabetes Management Includes

Your management plan is tailored to your specific situation and may include:

• A1C monitoring - Regular hemoglobin A1C testing to track your average blood sugar over the past two to three months and guide treatment decisions.
• Blood sugar management - Review of your daily readings, identification of patterns, and adjustments to your care plan as needed.
• Medication management - Ongoing evaluation of oral medications, injectable medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists, and insulin regimens to optimize your control.
• Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) discussion - For appropriate candidates, your physician will discuss whether a CGM device could improve your daily management and help identify blood sugar trends.
• Insulin management - For patients requiring insulin, we provide dosing guidance, injection technique review, and ongoing adjustments to keep your levels stable.
• Nutrition guidance - Practical, sustainable dietary recommendations focused on carbohydrate awareness, meal planning, and achieving a healthy weight.

Diabetes care is one piece of a bigger picture. We manage it alongside the other conditions that often travel with it as part of our broader chronic disease management.

Complication Screening

Preventing complications is a central focus of diabetes care. As part of your ongoing management, your physician will monitor for early signs of diabetes-related complications, including:

• Eye health - Annual diabetic eye exam referrals to screen for diabetic retinopathy.
• Kidney function - Regular lab work to monitor kidney function and check for early signs of diabetic nephropathy.
• Foot health - Annual foot exams to check for neuropathy, poor circulation, and skin changes that could lead to serious issues if untreated.
• Cardiovascular risk - Monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol, and other risk factors that are elevated in patients with diabetes.

Catching problems early gives us the best chance of preventing them from progressing.

Lifestyle and Nutrition Support

Medication is often an important part of diabetes care, but lifestyle changes can be equally powerful. Our team will work with you on realistic, sustainable changes, including:

• Understanding how different foods affect your blood sugar
• Building balanced meals and managing portion sizes
• Incorporating physical activity safely into your routine
• Managing weight in a way that is healthy and achievable
• Reducing stress, which can directly affect blood sugar levels

Insurance and Lab Work

Phase Medical Group accepts most major insurance plans. Office visits for diabetes management are billed as standard medical visits. Lab work is billed separately through your insurance. If you have questions about your coverage, our team is happy to assist.

Why Choose Phase Medical Group

Diabetes management requires more than checking labs and refilling prescriptions. Dr. Alex Christofis takes the time to understand your daily routine, your challenges, and your goals so that your treatment plan is both effective and realistic.

• Board-certified family medicine physician, not a walk-in clinic
• Same physician at every visit for true continuity of care
• Individualized plans built around your life, not a protocol
• Proactive complication screening, not reactive damage control
• Clear communication about medications, labs, and targets
• Coordinated referrals to endocrinology when your care calls for it

Areas We Serve

Conveniently located at 6905 Rochester Road in Troy, MI. Serving Troy, Rochester Hills, Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Oakland County, Macomb County, and the greater Metro Detroit area.

Schedule Your Appointment

Whether you are newly diagnosed or looking for a new approach to your care, better control starts with a physician who pays attention. Call us at 248-847-0626 or request an appointment online.