by DR. JOY JACKSON As the holidays approach, attending social events can present a unique challenge for the 15.4% of Polk County adults living with diabetes. But having diabetes doesn’t mean missing out on the fun. The Department of Health in Polk County would like to provide some tips on how to navigate social events […]
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by DR. JOY JACKSON The holidays are upon us. In addition to the camaraderie of the upcoming holiday season, a common denominator people look forward to is the food. Amidst the temptation of sweet treats and hearty meals, living with type 2 diabetes can make the holidays difficult. According to a survey done by the
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Now that the sea of pink has subsided with the close of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re bringing in the blue for Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the CDC, roughly 37.3 million people — or 11.3 percent of the U.S. population — have diabetes. Another 8.5 million have not yet been diagnosed or don’t know
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More than 25% of American seniors have diabetes and 10% to 15% of people with diabetes have leg and or foot ulcers. Simple things like managing your diabetes and performing daily foot care can help prevent ulcers, which can be difficult to treat and may eventually require amputation. More than 80% of amputations begin with
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Patients who present with a diabetes history are worried about their vision. If the patient has type II Diabetes Mellitus, the following is the discussion I have with the patient to simplify the pathophysiological process that occurs in a person with diabetes. When the patient with type II diabetes presents for an eye exam, I
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October may be National Diabetes Month, but for me as an eye doctor, every month is diabetes month. Complications from diabetes are the leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States. For my patients who are diabetic, I am always on the lookout for bleeding inside the eye as well as internal swelling,
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by TERESA SCHIFFER An estimated 34.2 million Americans are living with diabetes, a disease that can have an enormous impact on an individual’s health. In many cases, the development of type 2 diabetes can be prevented or at least controlled through appropriate dietary measures and increased physical activity levels. Some of the risk factors
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Diabetes affects millions of people in the U.S. It is one of the most common diseases affecting the developed world and is strongly linked to the obesity factor. It’s a chronic illness, and like HIV, people don’t die of diabetes but its complications. More than 7 million people with diabetes are undiagnosed, and 1 in
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Diabetes mellitus is a well-known disease in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal. Patients need to control these levels so that the HBA1c or hemoglobin A1c test is less than 7%, through diet, exercise, and medication. It is important to understand that high glucose levels result in organ damage. Every organ has the
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Nearly ten percent of the U.S. population suffers from diabetes, and it’s the seventh leading cause of death. However, loss of life is not the only worry with diabetes. Loss of limbs, especially feet, is a real danger when diabetic neuropathy sets in. Test your knowledge of diabetes and foot care, and learn how to
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