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Carol Paluck, Supervisor
Telephone: (315)
376-5453
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
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» Diabetic Wellness
Program:
The Diabetes Wellness Program which was developed, in
collaboration with the Community Diabetes Recognition and Outreach
Coalition (CDROP) continues to offer support and services by
appointment as needed, here at the Public Health office. The goal of
this program is to minimize potential mortality and morbidity related
to uncontrolled diabetes by providing one-on-one counseling and
education. Topics addressed are nutrition and diet instructions,
reinforcing the importance of regular medical follow up, exercise,
disease process instruction, and physical assessment of the client's
weight and blood pressure.
FOR GREAT DIABETIC CARE,
REMEMBER YOUR ABCs!
A is for A1C
The A1 test short for hemoglobin A1-measures your average blood glucose
(sugar) over the past 3 months.
Suggested target: Below 7.
How often: At least twice a year.
A is also for
albuminuria.
Albuminuria means protein in the urine. This test measures your urine
microalbumin-to-creatine ratio can detect kidney disease very early, when
it can usually be stopped. This can prevent dialysis or kidney
transplantation later on.
Suggested target: Below 30.
How often: At least once a year.
And, finally, A is for
aspirin.
Taking low-dose aspirin every day can help prevent heart attacks and
strokes. Children and young adults with no history of heart disease should
not take aspirin without a doctor's order, nor should some older adults.
Check with your doctor before starting daily aspirin.
B is for blood
pressure.
High blood pressure makes your heart work too hard and can cause damage to
your kidneys and eyes.
Suggested target: Below 130/80.
How often: At every visit.
C is for cholesterol.
Bad cholesterol, or LDL, builds up and clogs your arteries, leading to
heart attacks and strokes.
Suggested LDL target: Below 100.
How often: At least once a year.
D is for diabetic
education.
Help your doctor help you. The more you know about food, exercise, and
medicines affect your diabetes control, the better you and your doctor can
work together to make any needed changes.
Suggested resources: Dieticians, nurse diabetic educators.
How often: Ongoing.
E is for eye exam.
Regular eye exams can catch diabetic eye disease early enough to prevent
eventual blindness.
How often: At least once a year.
F is for foot care
Keep an eye on your feet. If you have nerve disease and can't feel your
feet, your feet can't tell you when something is wrong.
How often: Check your feet daily. Remind your doctor to check them
at every visit. Get an extensive foot exam once a year.
G is for glucose
(sugar) monitoring.
If you know when your blood sugar level is too high or too low, you'll
know better how to treat it.
How often: Decide with your doctor.
Useful links:
Community Diabetes Regional Outreach Partnership:
www.cdrop.org
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION:
www.diabetes.org,
or...
1-800-DIABETES (Ask for information about diabetes care.)
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH
FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL: www.jdf.org,
or...
1-800-JDF-CURE (This group can help with type 1 diabetes.)
NATIONAL DIABETES INFORMATION
CLEARINGHOUSE: www.niddk.nih.gov,
or...
1-800-860-8747
