Prediabetes Clinic
This clinic's mission is to provide access to care for patients with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and weight management with a focus on medications management and lifestyle modification. A multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered dieticians work together to provide care.
Types of Disorders Seen
- Prediabetes
- Metabolic Syndrome
Scheduling An Appointment
To schedule an appointment, please call Tamika Lawerence at 205-638-5029 (scheduler for Grant Adams) or our office at 205-638-9107.
Our Team
Dr. Christy Foster, MD
Dr. Jessica Schmitt, MD
Grant Adams, CRNP
Gary Atchley, Registered Dietician
Exercise Resources
- Kids aged 3-5 need at least 3 hours of physical activity per day, or about 15 minutes every hour they are awake.
- Kids 6 years and older need 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days of the week.
- Check out these resources if you are interested in starting to add activity into your Healthcare Journey
Swork-it: https://sworkit.com/
Website and phone app that has exercise videos, challenges, and plans for exercises
Videos include “youth videos” divided for kids pre-K to grade 2, grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12
Youth videos are free but do require creation of an account
Team Kid Fit: https://www.teamkidfit.com
- Free videos on website and youtube for children and young adults
- Can request activity supplies kit
GoNoodle: https://www.gonoodle.com
- Website and app that has activities and videos for physical exercise in addition to mental health, nutrition, and education.
