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;;2.0;DIABETES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM;;AUG 11, 2006
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FOOT ;FOOT EDUCATION TEXT
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W !,"A complete FOOT EXAM is recommended, at least yearly, to evaluate the nerve"
W !,"and blood supply and helps guide treatment to help prevent loss of function.",!
W "Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable lower extremity amputation.",!
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EYE ;EYE EDUCATION TEXT
W !,"A Diabetes EYE EXAM is recommended at least yearly to detect problems",!
W "that can lead to vision loss if left unrecognized and untreated",!
W "Early detection is the key!",!
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DENTAL ;DENTAL EDUCATION TEXT
W !,"A yearly DENTAL EXAM is recommended to look for evidence of gum",!,"disease and other conditions that can both make diabetes harder to",!,"control and can lead to premature tooth loss.",!
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FLU ;FLU SHOT EDUCATION TEXT
W !,"A FLU SHOT is recommended yearly for all people with diabetes",!,"and is usually given starting in September. People do not become",!
W "infected with flu from flu shots - though they can have a mild fever",!,"or muscle aches for a day or two as the body clears the vaccine.",!
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PNEUMO ;PNEUMOVAX EDUCATION TEXT
W !,"PNEUMONIA VACCINATION is recommended at least once for people with diabetes",!
W "to help prevent pneumonia - a Booster is often given at age 65",!
W "if it has been more than 5 years since your last pneumonia vaccination.",!
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TETANUS ;TETANUS VACINE EDUCATION
W !,"TETANUS VACCINATION is recommended every 10 years to maintain protection",!
W "from tetanus - Lockjaw - an often fatal disease resulting from contaminated",!
W "puncture wounds - burns - other breaks in the normal protection of skin/eyes.",!
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PPD ;TUBERCULOSIS PPD SCREENING EDUCATION
W !,"People with diabetes have a higher risk of having a contagious and",!
W "active form of TUBERCULOSIS. A simple PPD skin test can see if you have been",!
W "exposed in the past and may benefit from treatment to reduce your risk of",!
W "spreading Tuberculosis to family and other close contacts.",!
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A1C ;HEMOGLOBIN A1C EDUCATION
W !,"The HEMOGLOBIN A1C Blood Test looks at average blood sugar over the prior",!
W "3 months and is a very useful tool to evaluate your degree of control with",!
W "diabetes. This usually is done every 3-4 months.",!
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CREATINI ;CREATININE EDUCATION
W !,"A CREATININE level is done at least yearly and is included as a part",!
W "of a group of tests run on one blood sample that helps indicate the",!
W "health of your kidneys, liver and other organs. This information helps",!
W "guide your medical provider to recommend the most effective treatment to help",!
W "keep you healthy and lower your risk of complications caused by diabetes.",!
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URINE ;URINALYSIS UR/ PROT/MICROALBUMIN
W !,"This simple URINE TEST is done at least yearly to look for early evidence",!
W "of strain on your kidneys. This information is very useful as a guide to",!
W "recommending food choices/medicines that can help protect the kidneys from",!
W "injury.",!
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LIPID ;LDL HDL CHOLESTEROL LIPID EDUCATION
W !,"CHOLESTEROL LIPID Panel, on one blood sample, is done at least yearly",!
W "to measure the different types of blood cholesterols (LDL, HDL, etc.). Having",!
W "this knowledge will guide you and your medical providers as to what foods &",!
W "medications can dramatically lower your risk for heart and blood vessel",!
W "disease in diabetes. A 12-Hour fasting (no food, can have plain water)",!
W "test is required - so schedule a morning appointment if possible.",!
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PAP ;PAP SMEAR EDUCATION
W !,"PAP SMEAR is done to look for abnormal cells that can signal a",!
W "pre-cancerous or cancerous condition. How often to have a Pap Smear depends",!
W "on several factors - so check with your doctor to see if you are due.",!
W "Early detection is a key to curing cancer.",!
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NUTRITIO ;NUTRITION EDUCATION TEXT
W !,"At least yearly, visit with a qualified Nutritionist/Dietician and",!
W "Diabetes Educator. It's a great way to keep current on the latest",!
W "recommendations for maximizing health & wellness with diabetes.",!
EXERCISE ;EXERCISE EDUCATION TEXT
W !,"Physical activity doesn't have to be extreme to be effective. Ask",!
W "your medical provider about what works. If your clinic has a certified",!
W "physical trainer or other resource, request a referral.",!
MICROALB ;MICROALBUMIN EDUCATION TEXT
W !,"Microalbumin is a very sensitive test that picks up minute amounts of protein",!
W "in your urine, which can be an early indicator of stress on your kidneys.",!
W "This information is particularly valuable in helping decide the type",!
W "and dose of certain medicines that will help protect your kidneys",!
W "from injury.",!
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