Keyword Details: Diabetes
A disorder in which the pancreas produces too little insulin with the result that the body is unable to adequately metabolize sugar. Principal symptoms are elevated blood sugar, sugar in the urine, excessive urine production and increased food intake. Complications of diabetes if left untreated include low resistance to infections leading to a susceptibility to gangrene, cardiovascular and kidney disorders, disturbances in the electrolyte balance and eye disorders, some of which may lead to blindness.
Programs related to Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Nationwide organization providing information on Diabetes. living with Diabetes, and public education/prevention.
Offers a list of drug discount programs and databases. If you have health insurance, please be sure to ask whether and how the discount program will interact with your insurance.
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Diabetes Education Program - Kenosha
Diabetes education is provided in individual and/or group settings.
Offers Diabetes counseling, education including overview class, individual counseling and support groups.
Diabetic treatment centers are located at several location sites:
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Diabetic Education Services-Clinic
The Diabetic Clinic at Froedtert South employs a team of doctors, nurse educators, clinical pharmacists, dieticians and social workers. The clinic educates and supports patients with diabetes by helping with:
- Meal planning
- Developing exercise programs
- Prescribing medication
- Treating dia...
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Health and Wellness-Kenosha County ADRC
Health and Wellness focuses on falls prevention and intervention as well as physical activity, and stress management to help create or maintain health, safety, and independence at home. Our Health and Wellness programs offer diverse information and classes such as and Healthy Living with Diabetes (...
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National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin
Provides free medical identification jewelry, informational materials, virtual educational programs and support for families and individuals affected by chronic kidney disease and the professionals who care for them throughout Wisconsin. Provides specialized information and virtual education progra...
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