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Cicero
5741 W Cermak Rd
7 AM – 12 AM
Chicago – Pilsen & McKinley Park
2408 W Cermak Rd
8 AM – 9 PM
Chicago – Little Village
3752 W. 26th Street
8 AM – 8 PM
Johanna Montoya, MHS, PA-C
MHS, PA-C
Brian Harvey DNP. ARNP. FNP-BC
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Andrea Seney, PA-C
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Jacob Luka, PA-C
MHS, PA-C
Laura Jorgensen, NP
MHS, PA-C
Ishani Patel PA-C
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David Clark PA-C
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Alvina Shaikh PA-C
MHS, PA-C
Nearly 40 million people in the United States have diabetes, yet one in five of them don’t realize it. At Cermak Immediate Care in Cicero and the neighborhood of Pilsen & McKinley Park in Chicago, Illinois, their team diagnoses and treats diabetes and prediabetes to lower the risk of complications. Schedule a diabetes evaluation by phone, request one online today, or simply walk into the office.
Diabetes is a common chronic disease and one of the leading causes of death in the United States. About 11% of the population has diabetes. It affects your body’s ability to safely use and control sugar (glucose) in your blood.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form. It affects your body’s ability to effectively use insulin, the hormone that moves sugar into body cells from the bloodstream. It often appears after age 40 but is being seen with greater frequency in younger people.
Type 1 diabetes, sometimes called juvenile diabetes because it’s diagnosed in childhood, prevents the body from producing enough insulin. Type 1 requires insulin injections throughout the patient’s life.
Prediabetes appears before full-blown diabetes. It’s not as severe and is reversible by making healthy lifestyle changes.
Gestational diabetes appears during pregnancy. It usually disappears after childbirth but boosts the chances of later developing Type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes can lead to:
If you have Type 1 diabetes, you might also develop stomach pain, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and fruity-smelling breath.
Untreated diabetes increases the risk of diabetes-related complications like heart disease, eye damage, foot problems, nerve damage, skin conditions, and kidney problems. Other potential complications include heart attack, stroke, coronary artery disease (CAD), sexual dysfunction, and atherosclerosis. Some people with poorly managed diabetes may require an amputation because of their condition.
Hearing problems, oral health issues, and mental health conditions are also concerns in people with diabetes. Diabetics are 2-3 times more likely to experience depression.
Type 1 diabetes is genetic, but Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes are usually preventable. Obesity is a diabetes risk factor. Poor diet, lack of exercise, insufficient sleep, and ongoing stress appear to raise your risk.
The Cermak Immediate Care experts discuss your medical history, lifestyle, symptoms, and medications. They complete a physical exam and evaluate your blood sugar levels to screen for diabetes.
Treating diabetes often involves making lifestyle changes, taking medication, using insulin injections, having an insulin pump implanted in your body, or combining several of these treatments. Take all medicines exactly as directed.
It’s important to eat nutritious foods, exercise regularly, minimize stress, maintain a healthy weight, avoid smoking, limit or avoid alcohol, get 7-9 hours of sleep, and regularly monitor your blood sugar levels.
Schedule a diabetes evaluation today at Cermak Immediate Care by calling the office or using the online booking feature. Walk-ins are also welcome.
We accept most major insurance plans. Self-pay pricing is also available — no hidden fees.
Walk in anytime or book online to save your spot. Two locations, open 7 days a week.
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FAQ
We treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries including flu, COVID-19, strep throat, ear infections, UTIs, sore throat, lacerations, sprains and strains, minor burns, work injuries, and rashes. We also offer primary care, STD testing, physicals, women's health, and management of chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Most patients are seen within 15–30 minutes of arrival, though wait times vary by location, time of day, and visit complexity. To minimize your wait, book your visit online in advance or call the location nearest you before walking in.
Cermak Immediate Care accepts most major insurance plans, including PPO, HMO, and Medicare. We also offer transparent self-pay pricing with no hidden fees for uninsured or out-of-network patients. Call either location to verify your specific plan, or view our insurance and self-pay pricing page.
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at both Cermak Immediate Care locations — Cicero and Chicago, Illinois — seven days a week. The Cicero clinic is open 7 AM to 12 AM, and the Chicago clinic is open 8 AM to 9 PM. No appointment is required, though you can book online or call ahead to reduce your wait time.
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