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Palos Urgent Care

Diabetes care, with regular checks.

Ongoing care for adults with diabetes or prediabetes, with regular checks and a plan you can follow.

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Primary care

Diabetes care

Diabetes means the level of sugar in your blood stays too high. Over time, high blood sugar can harm the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. Regular visits help keep your blood sugar in a safe range and catch problems early.

Book a visit for

  • A new diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes
  • A blood sugar or A1C check
  • A review of your medicines
  • Blood sugar readings that are running high or low
  • Blood pressure, kidney and cholesterol checks
  • Questions about food, activity and weight

Very high blood sugar with vomiting, confusion, fast deep breathing or severe drowsiness, or low blood sugar that does not improve after eating sugar? Call 911.

What to expect

  1. Book a visit

    Call or book online. Bring your medicines and your blood sugar readings if you have them.

  2. Checks and bloodwork

    The doctor examines you, reviews your readings and orders bloodwork if you need it.

  3. A plan and follow-up

    We explain your treatment, send prescriptions to your pharmacy, and tell you when to come back.

Your doctor

Nada Elmakshbr, MD

Internal Medicine · Primary care and women's health

Cost and insurance

Call with your insurance card so we can check your specific plan.

  • Medicare
  • Illinois Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Humana

Not sure about your plan? Call (708) 529-7109 and we will check.

Common questions

What is an A1C test?
It is a blood test that shows your average blood sugar over about the past three months.
How often do I need a visit?
It depends on how steady your blood sugar is. Your doctor will tell you how often to come in.
Do I need to fast before my visit?
Not for an A1C test. We will tell you ahead of time if any of your bloodwork needs fasting.
What is prediabetes?
It is blood sugar that is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range. Healthy eating, activity and weight loss can lower the chance of diabetes.
What should I bring?
Your medicines, your blood sugar meter or readings if you have them, a photo ID and your insurance card.

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Diabetes care in Palos Hills.

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Palos Urgent Care · 10384 S. Harlem Ave, Palos Hills, IL 60465