Primary Care Provider
The Primary Care Provider, who may be a primary care or family practice physician, is who you see for general checkups and when you get sick.
A doctor with special training (and usually certification) in diseases such as diabetes is called an endocrinologist. If you do not see an endocrinologist, look for a primary doctor, family practice doctor, or an internist who has cared for many people with diabetes. Your primary care doctor may also be the one who refers you to specialists or other team members.
Other health care providers who provide primary care include nurse practitioners and physician assistants, who typically work in collaboration with a physician.
A doctor with special training (and usually certification) in diseases such as diabetes is called an endocrinologist. If you do not see an endocrinologist, look for a primary doctor, family practice doctor, or an internist who has cared for many people with diabetes. Your primary care doctor may also be the one who refers you to specialists or other team members.
Other health care providers who provide primary care include nurse practitioners and physician assistants, who typically work in collaboration with a physician.
Information provided by the American Diabetes Association website
