Diabetic Retinopathy
It’s estimated that 40 to 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have some stage of Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic Retinopathy is caused by damage to the retina. It is the leading cause of blindness in adults in the US. With Diabetic Retinopathy, blood vessels may leak or new blood vessels can grow on the surface of [...]
Talking blood glucose monitor
November 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under Technology in the suite
Picture Source: Soundbytes.com It’s crucial for a diabetic to know their blood sugar levels. A talking blood glucose monitor makes monitoring your blood sugar easy by speaking your numbers. They are especially beneficial for individuals with low vision or blindness. In fact, with proper documentation from your ophthalmologist, Medicare Part B and some private insurance [...]
November is National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month It’s estimated that 23.6 million people in the US have diabetes. 17.9 million Americans have been diagnosed with the disease and another 5.7 million are unaware that they are diabetics. November is National Diabetes month. The American Diabetes Association has a national movement this month to Stop Diabetes. In [...]
