Patient Education
Type 2 Diabetes
Thoughtful, personalized diabetes care that helps you steady your blood sugar and protect your long-term health.
Type 2 diabetes develops when your body becomes resistant to insulin or no longer makes enough of it, allowing blood sugar to climb over time. With consistent monitoring through HbA1c testing, the right medications, and steady lifestyle support, it is a highly manageable condition — and Dr. Golian builds your care around your daily life in Los Angeles.
Symptoms & Warning Signs
- Increased thirst and frequent urination
- Persistent fatigue or low energy
- Blurred vision
- Slow-healing cuts or frequent infections
- Unexplained weight loss
- Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
Causes & Risk Factors
- Excess weight, particularly around the abdomen
- A family history of diabetes
- Physical inactivity and a sedentary routine
- High blood pressure or abnormal cholesterol levels
- Age over 45, though it increasingly affects younger adults
- A history of gestational diabetes or prediabetes
How Dr. Golian Manages Type 2 Diabetes
Diagnosis begins with simple bloodwork, including HbA1c and glucose testing, to understand exactly where your blood sugar stands. From there, Dr. Golian designs a plan that may combine nutrition and movement coaching with medications such as oral agents like metformin or GLP-1 therapy, and insulin management when it is the right fit.
Because diabetes rarely travels alone, she also monitors related concerns like high blood pressure and cholesterol as part of one coordinated chronic care plan. When advanced endocrine or cardiovascular support is needed, she coordinates seamlessly with specialists, including those affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.
Living Well with Diabetes
Small, sustainable changes often make the biggest difference. Dr. Golian works alongside you on realistic goals for eating, activity, and stress — and connects diabetes care with broader weight management and cardiovascular prevention so your whole health moves in the right direction.
With regular check-ins and easy access between visits, you are never managing the day-to-day alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
1Can Type 2 diabetes be reversed?
2How often will I need bloodwork?
3Will I have to take insulin?
4What blood sugar number should I be aiming for?
5Do you coordinate with specialists if my diabetes becomes complex?
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