How Do Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Differ?
Distinguishing between type 1 and type 2 diabetes can be confusing. However, learning about their causes, symptoms, and treatment options can equip you with the knowledge you need to manage your condition.
Board-certified endocrinologist and internist Nidal Hasan, MD, has been providing innovative and effective treatment solutions for patients affected by hormone-related disorders for more than two decades. At Optimum Endocrine Care, his top-rated practice with convenient locations in Calumet Heights, Chicago and Munster, Indiana, he offers a complete menu of services for residents in the greater Chicagoland area.
As an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes management, Dr. Hasan believes his primary role is to give his patients the education, advice, care, compassion, and support they need to achieve optimal health. Working alongside a team of diabetes experts, including qualified nurses and certified dietitians, he strives to deliver the kind of care that promotes long-term health and optimal wellness for all patients.
To deliver consistent, high-quality care, Dr. Hasan takes a personalized treatment approach that emphasizes strong, one-on-one relationships with his patients.
Dr. Hasan earned his medical degree from Damascus University-Faculty of Medicine in Damascus, Syria, where he graduated among the top 1% of his class in 1990. After finishing his residency training in internal medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, he completed his fellowship training in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.
Dr. Hasan is dual board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. He’s affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago and Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Hammond in Hammond, Indiana.
Distinguishing between type 1 and type 2 diabetes can be confusing. However, learning about their causes, symptoms, and treatment options can equip you with the knowledge you need to manage your condition.
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