Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.

Gregory Deines, DO and Nathan Pomeroy, MD treat patients at the mmpc Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology in Grand Rapids.

Dr. Deines has been awarded recognition for 3 years by the National Committee for Quality Assurance/American Diabetes Association Diabetes Physician Recognition Program.