What resource site in the internet can you suggest for diabetics and how to mana!
Question:
What resource site in the internet can you suggest for diabetics and how to manage their condition?
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http://www.emedicinehealth.com/diabetic...
http://www.joslin.org/managing_your_diab...
campushealth.unc.edu
www.webmd.com
The following are general recommendations for young adults with diabetes who do not have complications.Routine Medical Treatment:Available at Campus Health Services at a reasonable cost Every 3 months: - Includes:
- Review what is working well and what is not
- Check hemoglobin A1C or glycohemoglobin
- Check blood pressure (ideal is 130/80 or less)
- Check your foot exam Once a year:
Full examination - Includes:
- Discussion of your complete diabetes management plan
- Physical examination -
Complete lab work to test kidney function and cholesterol.
- Influenza vaccine
- Ophthalmology exam
- Dental visit (more frequently if your dentist recommends)
Important Health Concerns to discuss with your doctor
- Preventing heart disease (non-smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol management and aspirin therapy)
- Contraception/pre-pregnancy counseling
- Preventing diabetes related complications
- What to do if you are sick
- Alcohol use and its effect on blood sugar
- Low blood sugar reactions: how to manage and prevent them
- Healthy weight management with diabetes
Near normal blood glucose levels are likely to prevent or slow the progression of eye, kidney, and nerve damageresulting from diabetes.
Near normal A1C levels resulted in 50% fewer complications among group participants than theconventional group