Diabetes Care in Pearland, Texas

Comprehensive Diabetes Management for Better Health and Quality of Life

Living with diabetes requires daily attention, lifestyle adjustments, and expert medical guidance. At Broadway Family Clinic in Pearland, Texas, Dr. Kashif Siddiqui and Dr. Sumera Muzaffar provide comprehensive diabetes care designed to help you manage your blood sugar levels, prevent complications, and live your healthiest life. Our board-certified physicians offer personalized treatment plans, ongoing support, and convenient in-house testing to make diabetes management as straightforward as possible.

Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is your body's main energy source, but it needs insulin—a hormone produced by your pancreas—to enter your cells. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't use it effectively, causing blood sugar levels to rise.

Type 1 Diabetes

The immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. People with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily to survive. While it can develop at any age, it's most commonly diagnosed in children, teenagers, and young adults.

Type 2 Diabetes

The body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, affecting about 90-95% of people with diabetes. It typically develops in adults over 45, but increasing numbers of children, teens, and young adults are being diagnosed due to rising obesity rates.

Prediabetes

Blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a serious warning sign—without intervention, most people with prediabetes develop Type 2 diabetes within 10 years. The good news is that prediabetes is often reversible through lifestyle changes.

Gestational Diabetes

This form develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after delivery. However, it increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life for both mother and child.

Why Diabetes Management Matters

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious health complications over time, including heart disease and stroke, kidney damage and kidney failure, vision problems and blindness, nerve damage causing pain or numbness, poor circulation leading to foot problems and amputations, skin conditions and slow wound healing, dental disease and gum infections, and cognitive decline. Proper diabetes management significantly reduces these risks and helps you maintain your quality of life.

Our Comprehensive Approach to Diabetes Care

Accurate Diagnosis and Assessment

We use comprehensive testing to diagnose diabetes and assess your current blood sugar control. Our in-house laboratory performs A1C tests (showing average blood sugar over 2-3 months), fasting blood glucose tests, random blood glucose tests, and additional tests to evaluate kidney function, cholesterol levels, and other diabetes-related health markers.

Personalized Treatment Plans

Every person with diabetes is unique, and so is their treatment plan. Dr. Siddiqui and Dr. Muzaffar consider your type of diabetes, blood sugar levels, other health conditions, lifestyle and preferences, and personal goals when developing your diabetes management strategy.

Blood Sugar Monitoring

Regular monitoring helps you understand how food, activity, stress, and medications affect your blood sugar. We teach you how to check your blood sugar at home, interpret the numbers, recognize patterns and trends, and know when to contact us about concerning readings.

Medication Management

For many people with diabetes, medication is essential for controlling blood sugar. We prescribe and monitor oral medications for Type 2 diabetes, insulin therapy for Type 1 diabetes and advanced Type 2 diabetes, injectable medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists, and combination therapies when needed. We carefully adjust medications based on your blood sugar patterns, side effects, and overall response to treatment.

Nutrition Counseling

Diet plays a crucial role in diabetes management. We provide practical guidance on carbohydrate counting and meal planning, choosing foods that help stabilize blood sugar, portion control strategies, healthy eating patterns like the Mediterranean or DASH diet, and managing blood sugar during special occasions or eating out.

Exercise and Physical Activity Guidance

Regular physical activity improves insulin sensitivity and helps control blood sugar. We recommend safe, appropriate exercise based on your fitness level and any diabetes complications, create realistic activity goals you can maintain long-term, and explain how to exercise safely while managing blood sugar.

Weight Management

For people with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, losing even 5-10% of body weight can significantly improve blood sugar control. We offer medically supervised weight loss programs tailored to your needs and diabetes management requirements.

Complication Prevention and Screening

We monitor for diabetes complications through regular foot examinations, eye health assessments, and retinopathy screening referrals, kidney function testing, cardiovascular risk evaluation, and nerve function checks. Early detection allows us to intervene before problems become serious.

A1C Testing and Monitoring

Your A1C test shows your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Our in-house lab allows us to check your A1C regularly and adjust your treatment plan promptly based on results. Most people with diabetes should aim for an A1C below 7%, though your target may be different based on individual factors.

Patient Education

Understanding diabetes empowers you to take control of your health. We explain what diabetes is and how it affects your body, teach you to recognize high and low blood sugar symptoms, provide sick-day management strategies, offer tips for managing diabetes while traveling, and keep you informed about new treatments and technologies.

Ongoing Support and Follow-Up

Diabetes is a lifelong condition requiring continuous care. We schedule regular follow-up appointments (typically every 3 months), monitor your progress and adjust treatments as needed, provide encouragement and problem-solving support, and are available for same-day appointments when concerns arise.

Prediabetes: Your Opportunity to Prevent Diabetes

If you have prediabetes, you have a critical window of opportunity to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes. Our prediabetes program focuses on evidence-based lifestyle interventions, including modest weight loss (5-7% of body weight), regular physical activity (150 minutes per week), healthy eating patterns, stress management, and improved sleep quality. Many people with prediabetes can return their blood sugar to normal levels and avoid developing diabetes.

Managing Diabetes Complications

If you're already experiencing diabetes complications, we provide comprehensive management, including diabetic foot care and wound management, coordination with ophthalmologists for diabetic eye disease, nephrology referrals for kidney problems, cardiology coordination for heart disease, and pain management for diabetic neuropathy.

Why Choose Broadway Family Clinic for Diabetes Care?

Board-Certified Physicians—Always Seen by an MD Dr. Siddiqui and Dr. Muzaffar personally manage your diabetes care. You won't see physician assistants or nurse practitioners—you'll receive expert attention from experienced medical doctors at every visit.

Comprehensive In-House Laboratory Our on-site lab performs A1C testing, blood glucose tests, kidney function panels, cholesterol screening, and other diabetes-related tests with quick results—no waiting weeks or making extra trips.

Complete Diagnostic Services We offer in-house X-ray, ultrasound, EKG, and vision testing to monitor for diabetes complications and address related health concerns.

Same-Day Appointments Available. When your blood sugar is difficult to control or you have concerns, we offer same-day appointments so you don't have to wait.

Walk-Ins Welcome. For urgent diabetes-related issues, our walk-in policy ensures you can get care when you need it.

Continuity of Care Diabetes management works best with a long-term doctor-patient relationship. We get to know you, your patterns, your challenges, and your successes over time, providing consistent, personalized care.

Bilingual Staff Our team communicates in multiple languages to ensure you fully understand your condition and treatment plan.

All Ages Welcome We manage diabetes in patients of all ages, from children with Type 1 diabetes to seniors with Type 2 diabetes and everything in between.

Most Insurance Accepted. We work with most major insurance plans to make essential diabetes care accessible and affordable.

Convenient Pearland Location Serving patients throughout Pearland, Manvel, Arcola, Alvin, Shadow Creek Ranch, West Pearland, Rosharon, Iowa Colony, Deer Park, and Friendswood.

Living Well with Diabetes

A diabetes diagnosis is not a life sentence of limitations. With proper management, people with diabetes can live long, healthy, active lives, pursue their careers and passions, enjoy food and social occasions, travel confidently, maintain their independence, and achieve their health goals.

The key is partnering with physicians who provide expert medical care, practical guidance, ongoing support, and genuine commitment to your well-being. At Broadway Family Clinic, we're dedicated to helping you thrive, not just survive, with diabetes.

Take Control of Your Diabetes Today

Whether you've been recently diagnosed with diabetes, struggle with blood sugar control, have prediabetes and want to prevent Type 2 diabetes, or need a more supportive diabetes care team, Broadway Family Clinic is here to help. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Siddiqui or Dr. Muzaffar and take the first step toward better diabetes management and improved health.

  • For people without diabetes, a normal A1C is below 5.7%. An A1C between 5.7% and 6.4% indicates prediabetes. An A1C of 6.5% or higher on two separate tests indicates diabetes. For people with diabetes, the general target is below 7%, though your physician may set a different goal based on your individual circumstances.

  • This depends on your type of diabetes and treatment plan. People taking insulin may need to check several times daily, while those managing Type 2 diabetes with diet and oral medications may check less frequently. Your physician will recommend an appropriate testing schedule for you.

  • While Type 2 diabetes is typically a chronic condition, some people achieve remission through significant weight loss, dietary changes, and increased physical activity. Blood sugar levels may return to normal or prediabetic range without medication. However, continued healthy lifestyle habits are essential to maintain these improvements.

  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) symptoms include shakiness or trembling, sweating, rapid heartbeat, dizziness or lightheadedness, hunger, irritability or mood changes, confusion, and weakness. If you experience these symptoms, check your blood sugar immediately and treat according to your physician's recommendations.

  • Stress can raise blood sugar levels through hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Chronic stress may also lead to unhealthy behaviors like overeating, skipping exercise, or forgetting medications. Managing stress through relaxation techniques, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and support systems is an important part of diabetes care.

  • Absolutely! With some planning and smart choices, you can enjoy restaurant meals. Choose grilled or baked options instead of fried, ask for dressings and sauces on the side, watch portion sizes, and don't hesitate to make special requests. We can provide tips for dining out while managing your blood sugar.