Diabetes & Endocrinology in South Florida

The program, piece by piece

What is inside the program?

Five coordinated pieces, one practice. Tap a piece to see what it covers.

Diabetes care

Specialist-led management

HbA1c & glucose monitoring
Insulin & oral meds
CGM interpretation

Diagnosis and workup, HbA1c and glucose monitoring with labs drawn at every office, insulin and oral medication management, CGM interpretation, kidney monitoring, and foot risk assessment.

The full loop stays inside the practice - no outside lab trips, no referral waits.

Diabetes Prevention Program

CDC-recognized curriculum

Nutrition
Physical activity
Habit coaching

A CDC-recognized, structured curriculum - nutrition, physical activity, and behavior-change coaching for patients at risk of type 2 diabetes.

For patients whose numbers say "at risk" - structured support before a diagnosis ever arrives.

What is endocrinology at PPC?

Endocrinology is the specialty that treats diabetes, thyroid disease, PCOS, and other hormone and metabolic conditions - and at PPC it is part of the practice, available at our Boca Raton and Delray Beach offices with your primary care team in the same record.

Most practices refer hormone and diabetes patients to an outside endocrinologist, with waits of weeks or months. At PPC, endocrinologists are part of the practice. Dr. William Shapse has practiced in South Florida since 1989 and trained at the Joslin Diabetes Center. Dr. Danielle Neuman completed her endocrinology fellowship at NYU Langone Health.

Care runs both directions: if you already have diabetes, you get specialist-led management - labs drawn at every office, CGM guidance, and a clinical pharmacist on the team. If your numbers say "at risk," our CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program offers structured nutrition, activity, and habit coaching before a diagnosis ever arrives.

Is this right for you?

Check whatever sounds like you. Nothing is sent anywhere - this stays on your device.

You have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and want a specialist managing it, not just refills

You have been told you are pre-diabetic and want a real prevention plan

You have a thyroid condition, PCOS, or a hormone imbalance needing specialist care

You use or are curious about a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)

You want your specialist and primary care physician in one record

See what this means

Who is this program not for?

If your diabetes is in crisis - very high sugars with confusion, vomiting, or dehydration - that is an emergency room situation.

If you need endocrine surgery (like thyroid removal), we coordinate with surgeons and manage your care before and after - the surgery itself happens at a surgical center.

If you want hormones or weight-loss medication with no diagnosis and no labs, that is not how this practice works - treatment follows evidence.

If you are looking for pediatric endocrinology, our program is adult-focused.

What does a visit look like?

Before

Bring your medication list and meter or CGM if you use one. Missing labs are drawn at your visit - no separate lab trip.

During

A specialist visit with time to actually discuss - history, numbers, medications, and the plan.

After

Monitoring is built in - labs, thyroid ultrasound surveillance at our Delray Beach office when needed, and medication adjustments with your care team.

Continuous glucose monitoring

CGM, fitted and read in-house

A small sensor on the arm tracks your glucose around the clock - applied here in the office and interpreted by the physicians who know your chart.

A continuous glucose monitor sensor on a patient's arm, with a phone showing glucose trends held beside it at Personal Physician Care — Sensor application takes a few minutes in the office.

Hands holding a phone showing CGM glucose trends over a clinic desk at Personal Physician Care — Your trends, reviewed together - not just an app score.

Who it is for

Patients with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes who want tighter day-to-day control, and patients working on weight or metabolic goals who want to see how meals, sleep, and activity actually move their numbers. Whether a CGM belongs in your plan is a decision you make with your physician.

What to expect

The sensor is applied in the office in a few minutes - a slim patch on the back of the arm. Most patients wear each sensor for 10 to 14 days, then swap it at a quick visit. Most current models do not need routine finger sticks.

How the numbers get used

Your physician reviews the trends with you - what happens after meals, overnight, and around medication - and adjusts your plan from your real data, not a once-a-year lab snapshot.

CGM questions, answered

Does it hurt?+

Application feels like light pressure for a second or two. Most patients say they forget the sensor is there within the first hour.

How long does one sensor last?+

Ten to fourteen days, depending on the model. Swaps take a few minutes in the office.

Will insurance cover a CGM?+

For patients with diabetes, many plans cover CGMs when prescribed - coverage varies by plan and by indication, so we verify your benefits before fitting. Self-pay options are available for patients using a CGM for wellness and nutrition insight.

Do I need to have diabetes to use one?+

No. Some patients wear a sensor for a short course to understand how their body responds to food, exercise, and sleep. It is always physician-guided at PPC - your doctor helps decide whether it makes sense for you.

Curious whether a CGM fits your plan? Request an appointment or call (561) 498-5660.

Diabetes and hormone questions, answered

Do I need an outside referral to see an endocrinologist?+

No. PPC has two endocrinologists on staff - Dr. William Shapse and Dr. Danielle Neuman - so specialist care happens inside the practice. Your primary care physician and endocrinologist share your chart and coordinate directly.

What does PPC's diabetes program include?+

Diagnosis and workup, HbA1c and glucose monitoring with labs drawn at your visit, insulin and oral medication management, CGM interpretation, dietary counseling, kidney function monitoring, diabetic foot risk assessment, and coordination with eye and kidney specialists when needed.

What is the Diabetes Prevention Program?+

A CDC-recognized lifestyle change program for people at risk of type 2 diabetes. It combines nutrition, physical activity, and behavior-change coaching in a structured curriculum. CDC recognition means the program meets the CDC's standards - it is a formal credential, not a marketing phrase.

What thyroid and hormone conditions do you treat?+

Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and goiter (with ultrasound surveillance at our Delray Beach office), Hashimoto's and Graves' disease, PCOS, adrenal and pituitary disorders, osteoporosis and calcium disorders, and hormone replacement therapy.

Does insurance cover this care?+

Yes - specialist visits and labs are billed through your insurance, and PPC accepts Medicare and many Medicare Advantage plans. Your plan's specialist copay or deductible applies. Prevention program coverage varies - call and we will check your plan.

Do you prescribe and manage insulin?+

Yes. Insulin and oral diabetes medications are managed by your PPC physicians, with our clinical pharmacist available for teaching and review. Dose changes are guided by your lab results and, when you use one, your CGM data.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Danielle Neuman, MD - Medical Director, Personal Physician Care. Last reviewed August 2026.