The Diabetes Center at Park Plaza HospitalPark Plaza has proven its commitment to serving the healthcare needs of the Houston community with the 2008 opening of our Diabetes Center. This is a serious disease, which affects more than 23 million Americans today. Prompted by this fact, we have developed a two-fold program focus on this healthcare population, whether inpatient or outpatient.
Impact of DiabetesA Serious Disease! 
Usually experienced by several members of a family
Causes 12,000 to 24,000 people to suffer vision deterioration or loss each year
Accounts for 56,000 leg and foot amputations each year
Is the leading cause of kidney failure
Increases the chance of heart disease and stroke by two to four times
Complicates other conditions during illness
Are You at Risk?
The first important step in controlling diabetes is to know if YOU are at risk for the disease. Find out your potential for becoming a diabetic by completing the attached Diabetes Risk Test. If the results indicate you have reason for concern, please, visit your physician to have a thorough diagnostic workup.
Learn more. Have your questions answered. Visit the American Diabetes Association website, ask your physician, or call Park Plaza Hospital’s Diabetes Center at 713-527-5520.
You can do it! Through education, cooperation and long-term management you can live well with diabetes. As you set reasonable goals in exercise, nutrition and stress reduction you can prevent long-term complications of this disease. Read how we help our patients at Park Plaza Hospital by reading the information at the Inpatient and Outpatient Services tab on this website.