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Understanding and Controlling Your Diabetes
unhealthy states
in the country
is one of the most
Arkansas
Do you have diabetes?
About 182 million Americans have diabetes and 52 million arent aware they have the disease In Arkansas, an estimated 235,000 adults have diabetes, 78,000 of whom are unaware they suffer from the disease1
Why is controlling your diabetes so important?
You can live a long healthy life with diabetes if you learn how to take good care of yourself You can do this by getting good medical care from your doctor, along with learning the special skills needed to help control diabetes In studies, diabetes education has been shown to reduce trips to the hospital
When diabetes is out of control, the results can be devastating1
Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States The leading cause of new blindness in the United States is diabetes Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic amputations in the United States A major cause of kidney disease is diabetes Cardiovascular disease is a complication of diabetes People with diabetes are two-to-four times more likely to die of heart disease or stroke than those without diabetes The more
severe the diabetes, the more likely a person will experience impaired sensation or pain in the feet or hands, digestive problems, carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve problems
1 wwwdiabetesorg
Diabetes Control Centers in Arkansas
Site Address City Zip Phone
AHEC Southwest AllCare Pharmacy Arkansas Health Group Ashley County Medical Center Baptist Health Medical Center Baptist Health Medical Center Baptist Health Medical Center Baxter Regional Medical Center Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Chicot Memorial Hospital Conway Regional Health System Cooper Clinic, PA Crittenden Memorial Hospital/Impact Center Delta Area Health Education Center Drew Memorial Hospital Hot Springs Internal Medicine Jefferson Regional Medical Center Magnolia Hospital Medical Park Hospital Northwest Health System Ouchita Valley Family Clinic Ozark Health Medical Center Piggott Community Hospital Professional Home Care Rebsamen Medical Center Home Health Reed-Collier Drug Store Saline Memorial Hospital South Arkansas Medical Associates Sparks Regional Medical Center St Anthonys Health Clinic St Bernards Medical Center St Bernards Medical Center St Edward Mercy Medical Center St Josephs Mercy
Health Center St Marys CORF St Marys Hospital St Vincent Infirmary Medical System University of Arkansas for Medical Science Washington Regional Medical Center Washington Regional Medical Center Washington Regional Medical Center White County Medical Center White River Rural Health Center White River Rural Health Center White River Rural Health Center White River Rural Health Center
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Diabetes education centers recognized by the American Diabetes Association
You can learn how to control your diabetes
Who is eligible?
The centers are open to all Arkansas residents who want to learn more about diabetes
Numbness, tingling or burning in hands or feet Dry, itchy skin Many infections Blurred vision Slow-healing cuts or sores Increased thirst In some cases, there are no symptoms of diabetes
What do I have to do to participate?
Call the closest center to your home to learn about classes and other programs
A Model Program
The Arkansas Diabetes Disease Management Pilot was developed through a partnership with Eli Lilly and Company, and other key stakeholders, including the DHS Division of Medical Services, Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Health Information Design, Arkansas Diabetes Association, Arkansas Minority Health Commission and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The project includes an outcomes study of Arkansas Medicaid diabetic population as well
as faceto-face diabetes self-management training and education for people with diabetes The program results indicate that aggressive diabetes education has a positive impact on the health of Medicaid patients and helps the state manage costs associated with the disease
What do the centers offer?
Trained diabetes educators will show you how to make healthy changes in your life You will learn about your medications, the importance of exercise, healthy eating tips, how to deal with stress, questions you should be asking your doctor and how to make other healthy changes in the way you live
The warning signs and symptoms of diabetes
Symptoms of type I diabetes almost always occur suddenly They may include: Increased thirst Many trips to the bathroom Increased hunger Sudden weight loss Feeling very tired Symptoms of type II diabetes may be easily overlooked and often are not noticed at all because they develop slowly They may include one or more of the following: Feeling very tired Many trips to the bathroom Problems with sexual function Increased hunger
wwwHealthyArkansascom
1-800-235-0002
Governor Mike Huckabee
wwwunitedhealthfoundationorg
Source:pawic.com
