Lakewood Primary Care and Wellness provides diabetes and prediabetes care in North Dallas at 8210 Walnut Hill Lane, on the Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas campus. Dr. Rajan Kohli, MD, a board-certified family physician, diagnoses and treats type 2 diabetes and prediabetes — A1C management, medication, GLP-1 options when appropriate, and screening for complications — and the care is covered by Medicare and most insurance. Call or text 214-810-4331.
Medically reviewed by Rajan Kohli, MD, board-certified Family Medicine — Lakewood Primary Care and Wellness, North Dallas.
Do I have diabetes or prediabetes?
Diabetes is diagnosed with blood tests, most often the A1C, which reflects your average blood sugar over about three months. Many people have no symptoms early on, which is why screening matters. When symptoms do appear they can include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision and slow-healing cuts. If any of these sound familiar, an office visit and a simple blood test can give you a clear answer.
What A1C numbers mean
| A1C result | What it indicates |
|---|---|
| Below 5.7% | Normal |
| 5.7% – 6.4% | Prediabetes |
| 6.5% or higher | Diabetes |
These thresholds follow the diagnostic ranges published by the CDC and the American Diabetes Association. A single result is usually confirmed with a repeat test before a diagnosis is made.
How type 2 diabetes is treated
Treatment is tailored to you and typically combines nutrition and activity changes with medication when needed. We set an individualized A1C target, start or adjust medication such as metformin and other evidence-based options, and monitor your response at regular follow-up visits. The goal is steady, sustainable control — not a quick number — while lowering your long-term risk.
GLP-1 medications and diabetes
For many adults with type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications (including semaglutide and tirzepatide) can improve blood sugar and support weight loss when they are clinically appropriate. We review your history, kidney function, other medications and insurance coverage first, and monitor you on therapy. Because your prescriber is also your primary care physician, this stays coordinated with the rest of your care and our medical weight loss program.
Diabetes and your blood pressure, weight and cholesterol
Diabetes rarely travels alone. Managing it well usually means managing high blood pressure, cholesterol and weight at the same time, which is exactly what a primary care practice is built to do. We treat these together through our chronic disease care rather than sending you to separate offices.
Complication screening we perform
Consistent screening prevents problems before they start. Depending on your history, that includes monitoring kidney function, cholesterol and blood pressure, checking your feet, coordinating diabetic eye exams, and keeping vaccinations current. The NIDDK outlines why this ongoing monitoring matters.
Does insurance and Medicare cover diabetes care?
Yes. Diabetes and prediabetes visits are covered medical care under Medicare and most commercial plans, and Medicare covers diabetes screening and management for eligible patients. Insurance participation can change — call or text 214-810-4331 to confirm your specific plan before your visit.
