Diabetes and Eye Exams in Primary Care
Diabetes and Eye Exams in Primary Care Tuesday, March 28, 2018 Slides The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that anyone with diabetes should receive a retinal exam every year. Early detection can reduce the risk of severe vision loss by 90% and significantly reduce long-term healthcare costs. Unfortunately, fewer than 50% of patients with diabetes […]
Management, Education and Support, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Smoking Cessation, and Psychosocial Issues
Management, Education and Support, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Smoking Cessation, and Psychosocial Issues Thursday, March 15, 2018 Slides Residents of public housing are particularly at risk of developing diabetes and diabetes-related complications due to the many social factors that impact their health. A recent HUD publication indicates that HUD-assisted adults have the highest prevalence of diabetes […]