|
Fanning the Flames of the Diabetes Epidemic
INTRODUCTION
It is my pleasure to introduce to you, a new Diabetes Prevention Education, Public Relations Campaign established under the name Fannie Estelle Hill Grant, started by me, Lyndia Grant-Briggs, after the loss of my mother who...
Lower Your Blood Pressure the Nutritional Way
Hypertension has been called "the silent killer" because blood
pressure can creep up quietly over time before striking suddenly
via a heart attack or stroke. Often, people in their 40's and
50's will find out during their annual physical...
Pre-Diabetes: The Calm Before the Storm
Remember when the medical world identified pre-hypertension to better monitor your blood pressure? The new buzz: "Pre-Diabetes" concerns a similar condition pinpointing people who are at severe risk for getting diabetes. Because diabetes silently...
Why Hydrogenated Oils Are Bad For You
Warning: Do not eat foods that contain partially
hydrogenated and hydrogenated fats. These fats are
found in all kinds of packaged and junk food. Food
manufacturers really don't care about your health
when they add hydrogenated oils to their...
Zero Point Technology and Your Health Protection
Zero Point Technology
What is the nature of life? This is a long-pondered question and the debate rages on between promoters of a particulate or an energy-filled universe. What do you think? Does it matter?
In reality it does matter. Because...
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Don’t Lose Sight of Diabetic Retinopathy
(ARA) - Approximately 13 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Another 5.2 million have the disease and don’t know it. All people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, are at risk for diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss and blindness.
To reduce the risk of vision loss, the National Eye Institute (NEI), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), encourages people with diabetes to have a dilated eye exam each year and recommends the following behaviors to help people keep their health on TRACK:
* Take your medications.
* Reach and maintain a healthy weight.
* Add physical activity to your daily routine.
* Control your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
* Kick the smoking habit.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels inside the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. A healthy retina is necessary for good vision. If you have diabetes, be sure to have a
dilated eye exam at least once a year, as diabetic retinopathy often has no early warning signs.
Clinical research, supported in part by the NEI, has shown that maintaining good control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood cholesterol is essential in slowing the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy.
Don’t lose sight of diabetic retinopathy. If you have diabetes, get a dilated eye exam at least once a year and keep your health on TRACK.
To learn more about diabetic retinopathy and what you can do to protect your vision, please visit the NEI’s Web site at www.nei.nih.gov/diabetes/. The NEI conducts and supports research that leads to sight-saving treatment and plays a key role in reducing visual impairment. The NEI is part of the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Courtesy of ARA Content
About the author:
Courtesy of ARA Content
|
|
|
|
|
| American Diabetes Association Home Page |
| Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by this disease. Available in English and Spanish. |
| www.diabetes.org |
  |
| Diabetes Information - American Diabetes Association |
| The American Diabetes Association recommends the FPG because it is easier, ... Take the first steps toward better diabetes care by visiting the Diabetes ... |
| www.diabetes.org |
  |
| Diabetes UK home page - Diabetes UK |
| Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the ... |
| www.diabetes.org.uk |
  |
| Canadian Diabetes Association |
| To promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service, and advocacy. |
| www.diabetes.ca |
  |
| Diabetes information including treating type 2 diabetes at ... |
| Offers dietary recommendations, including recipes and tips on managing blood sugar levels. From GlaxoSmithKline. |
| www.diabetes.com |
  |
| Diabetes |
| Web site for Diabetes. ... publishes Diabetes. Stanford University Libraries' HighWire Press ® assists in the publication of Diabetes Online ... |
| diabetes.diabetesjournals.org |
  |
| CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource |
| The diabetes information homepage of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provided by the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation. |
| www.cdc.gov |
  |
| CDC - Health Topic: Diabetes |
| Diabetes · Diabetes and Research Diagnostics · Diabetes Surveillance Report · FAQ's on Diabetes · Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon ... |
| www.cdc.gov |
  |
| National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse |
| Provides educational materials to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, health care professionals, and the general public. |
| diabetes.niddk.nih.gov |
  |
| Diabetes mellitus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| For diabetes mellitus in pets, see diabetes in cats and dogs. ... Type 1 diabetes mellitus - formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM), ... |
| en.wikipedia.org |
  |
| MedlinePlus: Diabetes |
| (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - Links to PDF ... Select services and providers for Diabetes in your area. ... |
| www.nlm.nih.gov |
  |
| MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diabetes |
| Diabetes affects about 18 million Americans. There are many risk factors for ... These levels are considered to be risk factors for type 2 diabetes and its ... |
| www.nlm.nih.gov |
  |
| Diabetes |
| What to expect from your diabetes diagnosis? Get up-to-the-minute information about medications, insulin, blood sugar management, nutrition requirements, ... |
| diabetes.about.com |
  |
| WebMD Diabetes Health Center - Information on Type 1 and Type 2 ... |
| Find in-depth information here about diabetes prevention, diet, ... Study Shows Burned-Out Staffers More Likely to Get Type 2 DiabetesGo To Article ... |
| www.webmd.com |
  |
| WebMD Health - 404 Error |
| Allergies|Anxiety Disorders|Arthritis|Asthma|Back Pain|Bipolar Disorder|Cancer|Children's Health|Cholesterol|Depression| Diabetes|Diet & Nutrition|Erectile ... |
| www.webmd.com |
  |
| Diabetes Overview |
| Defines diabetes, including the various types and treatments. Provides information on the impact and cost of the disease, its increasing prevalence, ... |
| www.niddk.nih.gov |
  |
| Diabetes News - The New York Times |
| A free collection of articles about diabetes published in The New York Times. |
| topics.nytimes.com |
  |
| children with DIABETES Online Community |
| An online community for kids, families, and adults with diabetes, featuring message boards, chat rooms, and questions/answers from medical professionals. |
| www.childrenwithdiabetes.com |
  |
| International Diabetes Institute - Diabetes Research, Education ... |
| The International Diabetes Institute is the leading national and international centre for diabetes research, diabetes education and diabetes care. |
| www.diabetes.com.au |
  |
| Diabetes New Zealand |
| Educates and informs people about diabetes, its treatment, prevention, and cure of diabetes. |
| www.diabetes.org.nz |
  |