Diabetes Management at Upperline Health
A diabetes diagnosis does not have to run your life. With the right plan and a team that follows up between visits, most people bring their numbers into range and lower their risk of long-term complications. Connect with a diabetes specialist close to home in Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, or Michigan.
What Is Diabetes Management?
Diabetes management is the day-to-day and long-term care that keeps blood glucose in a healthy range and prevents complications. It combines medication, blood-sugar monitoring, nutrition and activity, and regular review of your A1C with a specialist. Good management is personalized, what works for Type 2 diabetes on oral medication looks different from Type 1 diabetes on insulin and it adjusts over time as your body and your goals change.
Who Treats Diabetes: Diabetes Doctor vs. Endocrinologist
An endocrinologist is the specialist who manages diabetes, especially complex, uncontrolled, or Type 1 diabetes. Primary care doctors treat many straightforward cases, but when your A1C stays above target, you are starting insulin or a GLP-1 medication, or complications appear, an endocrinologist builds and fine-tunes the plan. At Upperline Health, your endocrinology team also coordinates directly with primary care and podiatry so your whole picture stays connected.
Understanding Your A1C
Because A1C reflects a longer window than a single finger-stick reading, it is the number your endocrinologist uses to judge whether your plan is working and when to adjust. We review it at regular intervals and change medications, monitoring, or nutrition guidance based on the trend.
GLP-1 medications: Ozempic, Mounjaro, and how they work
GLP-1 and dual-agonist medications have changed what is possible in Type 2 diabetes, often improving blood sugar and supporting weight management at the same time. They are not right for everyone, and starting them takes careful titration and follow-up. Our endocrinologists match the medication to your situation, watch for side effects, and coordinate with your other providers so nothing conflicts.
Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes
An endocrinologist is the specialist who manages diabetes, especially complex, uncontrolled, or Type 1 diabetes. Primary care doctors treat many straightforward cases, but when your A1C stays above target, you are starting insulin or a GLP-1 medication, or complications appear, an endocrinologist builds and fine-tunes the plan. At Upperline Health, your endocrinology team also coordinates directly with primary care and podiatry so your whole picture stays connected.
The Diabetes We Manage: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestationa
Type 2 diabetes: the most common form, driven by insulin resistance. We manage it with oral medication, GLP-1 therapy, insulin when needed, and A1C-driven adjustments.
Type 1 diabetes: an autoimmune condition requiring insulin. We support insulin regimens, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and fine-tuning to keep readings in range.
Gestational diabetes: diabetes that develops in pregnancy. We coordinate close monitoring and care with your OB team and follow up after delivery.
Prediabetes: the window where progression is most preventable. We build a plan to bring numbers back down before diabetes develops.
Integrated Diabetic Foot Care: Where Upperline Is Different
If you live with diabetes and have any concern about your feet numbness, tingling, slow-healing sores, or changes in color or temperature, this is the care model built exactly for you. Our endocrinologists coordinate directly with the Upperline podiatry team to prevent and treat foot ulcers and other complications. Learn more about Integrated Diabetic Foot Care.
Ongoing support between visits with Upperline Plus
A lot of life with a chronic condition happens between appointments. Through Upperline Plus, a connected care team works alongside the doctors you already see coordinating your care, following up on medications and lab results, and answering questions by phone or telehealth. It is not a separate program or a new set of doctors; it is an extra layer of support that is part of the care you already receive.
What to expect at your first diabetes visit
Your first visit is a conversation. Bring your current medications, any recent A1C or glucose logs, and your CGM or meter data if you have it. Your provider reviews your history and numbers, explains what is happening in plain language, and builds a plan around your goals, medication adjustments, monitoring, nutrition guidance, and coordination with your other doctors.
Meet our Endocrinology Team
Every provider on our team manages diabetes as a core part of their practice, coordinated across specialties. Our endocrinologists are board-certified physicians who build long relationships with the patients they treat.
| Provider | Title | Clinic locations | Profile |
| Sohail Ali, MD | Endocrinologist | Altamonte Springs, FL | View Profile |
| Matthew Crabtree, DO | Endocrinologist | Bowling Green, KY | View Profile |
| George Grunberger, MD | Endocrinologist | Bloomfield Hills, MI | View Profile |
| Amer Kassar, MD | Endocrinologist | Valparaiso, Hobart, Munster IN | View Profile |
| Mahek Kermalli, MMS, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Altamonte Springs, FL | View Profile |
| Anjana Myneni, MD, FACE | Endocrinologist | Bloomfield Hills, MI | View Profile |
| Amy Tobin, DO, FACE | Endocrinologist | Bloomfield Hills, MI | View Profile |
Endocrinology Clinics Near You
Our endocrinology teams see patients across Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan, and coordinate care between visits no matter where you live. Choose your area to view clinics, book a visit, and meet the providers who care for your community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A diabetes doctor is called an endocrinologist (sometimes a diabetologist, an endocrinologist who focuses specifically on diabetes). Endocrinologists are the specialists who diagnose and manage diabetes, especially complex, uncontrolled, or Type 1 diabetes.
Yes. Diabetes is one of the most common conditions endocrinologists treat, often in coordination with primary care and podiatry. An endocrinologist manages medication, A1C targets, insulin, and GLP-1 therapy, and coordinates care when complications develop.
Endocrinologists specialize in diabetes management. Primary care doctors treat many straightforward cases, while endocrinologists manage complex, uncontrolled, or Type 1 diabetes and step in when your A1C stays above target or complications arise.
Yes. Endocrinologists prescribe Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications, such as Mounjaro, for Type 2 diabetes management, and adjust the dose based on your A1C, tolerance, and goals.
Endocrinologists treat Type 2 diabetes with a combination of medication (such as metformin, GLP-1 agonists, and insulin when needed), continuous glucose monitoring, nutrition and activity guidance, and coordination with podiatry for foot care. The plan is personalized and adjusted based on your A1C trend.
See an endocrinologist when your A1C stays above target on your current medication, when you are starting insulin or GLP-1 therapy, when diabetes complications develop, or when your primary care doctor refers you for specialty management.
An A1C below 5.7% is considered normal, 5.7%–6.4% indicates prediabetes, and 6.5% or higher indicates diabetes. Many adults with diabetes aim for an A1C below 7%, but your personal target is set with your provider based on your health and goals.
Yes. GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro lower blood sugar by helping the body release insulin when needed, slowing digestion, and reducing appetite. For many people with Type 2 diabetes they improve blood sugar and support weight management at the same time.
Ready to Get Your Numbers on Track?
Whether you were just diagnosed, your A1C will not budge, or you want a second opinion on your current plan, our endocrinology team is ready to help.