In diabetic retinopathy, the vessels become more permeable. Water, blood cells, proteins, fats, and other large molecules may leak out into the surrounding retinal tissue. Accumulation of this fluid in the central region of the retina (the macula) is called edema or diabetic maculopathy.
Read More »Tool for Your Practice: Camps for Children with Diabetes
Diabetes camp is one of the best experiences that a child with diabetes can have. Camp is a place to learn self-confidence, independence from mom and dad, to be with other kids with diabetes, and simply to have a great time. It’s also an excellent opportunity for mom and dad …
Read More »Tool for Your Practice: ClinicalTrials.gov
This is the one place that you can find studies for your patients to participate in. Many studies have multiple city locations and this site lists them all. CliinicalTrials.gov
Read More »Tool for Your Practice: Diabetes Education Patient Tutorial
A complete diabetes education interactive multimedia tutorial with state-of-the-art technology. Presented by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and NIH via their Medline Plus program. To view program click here.
Read More »International Diabetes Federation
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 200 national diabetes associations in over 160 countries. It represents the interests of the growing number of people with diabetes and those at risk. The Federation is engaged in action to tackle diabetes from the local to the global …
Read More »Tool for Your Practice: UTrackSysS Diabetes Software for iPhone
UTrackSys Diabetes for iPhone is an application that allows you to keep track of your diabetes records and optionally to share your results with your doctor, relatives, and friends via the www.utshealth.com online service.
Read More »Tool for your Practice: Virtual Kitchen
We understand how challenging it can be for your patients to develop a proper meal plan, and to buy nonprescription drugs and other pharmacy products. Bayer has developed this useful tool to help educate them in a fun and engaging manner by building a virtual meal based on calories and …
Read More »Guidelines for the Care of Students with Diabetes.
This excellent guide can serve as a starting point for school systems interested in establishing a diabetes program. Click Here
Read More »Tool for Your Practice: The Sisters Together Program
More than 60 percent of black women are overweight. The Sisters Together Program began as a campaign focused on increasing activity and healthful eating. They focused their messages on young Black women in three Boston communities—Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury. Sisters Together was a pilot project of the Weight-Control Information Network (WIN) …
Read More »Tool for Your Practice: Keep Kids Healthy
With all the concern over childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes you can figure out BMI and print growth charts as well as get advice on helping kids stay fit. Just check out Keep Kids Healthy.
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