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  1. BDMEDTXT ; cmi/anch/maw - EDUCATION TEXT ALL EDUCATION ;
  1.  ;;2.0;DIABETES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM;;AUG 11, 2006
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  1.  W !,"A complete FOOT EXAM is recommended, at least yearly, to evaluate the nerve"
  1.  W !,"and blood supply and helps guide treatment to help prevent loss of function.",!
  1.  W "Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable lower extremity amputation.",!
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  1. EYE ;EYE EDUCATION TEXT
  1.  W !,"A Diabetes EYE EXAM is recommended at least yearly to detect problems",!
  1.  W "that can lead to vision loss if left unrecognized and untreated",!
  1.  W "Early detection is the key!",!
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  1. DENTAL ;DENTAL EDUCATION TEXT
  1.  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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  1. FLU ;FLU SHOT EDUCATION TEXT
  1.  W !,"A FLU SHOT is recommended yearly for all people with diabetes",!,"and is usually given starting in September.  People do not become",!
  1.  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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  1. PNEUMO ;PNEUMOVAX EDUCATION TEXT
  1.  W !,"PNEUMONIA VACCINATION is recommended at least once for people with diabetes",!
  1.  W "to help prevent pneumonia - a Booster is often given at age 65",!
  1.  W "if it has been more than 5 years since your last pneumonia vaccination.",!
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  1. TETANUS ;TETANUS VACINE EDUCATION
  1.  W !,"TETANUS VACCINATION is recommended every 10 years to maintain protection",!
  1.  W "from tetanus - Lockjaw - an often fatal disease resulting from contaminated",!
  1.  W "puncture wounds - burns - other breaks in the normal protection of skin/eyes.",!
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  1. PPD ;TUBERCULOSIS PPD SCREENING EDUCATION
  1.  W !,"People with diabetes have a higher risk of having a contagious and",!
  1.  W "active form of TUBERCULOSIS.  A simple PPD skin test can see if you have been",!
  1.  W "exposed in the past and may benefit from treatment to reduce your risk of",!
  1.  W "spreading Tuberculosis to family and other close contacts.",!
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  1. A1C ;HEMOGLOBIN A1C EDUCATION
  1.  W !,"The HEMOGLOBIN A1C Blood Test looks at average blood sugar over the prior",!
  1.  W "3 months and is a very useful tool to evaluate your degree of control with",!
  1.  W "diabetes.  This usually is done every 3-4 months.",!
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  1. CREATINI ;CREATININE EDUCATION
  1.  W !,"A CREATININE level is done at least yearly and is included as a part",!
  1.  W "of a group of tests run on one blood sample that helps indicate the",!
  1.  W "health of your kidneys, liver and other organs.  This information helps",!
  1.  W "guide your medical provider to recommend the most effective treatment to help",!
  1.  W "keep you healthy and lower your risk of complications caused by diabetes.",!
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  1. URINE ;URINALYSIS UR/ PROT/MICROALBUMIN
  1.  W !,"This simple URINE TEST is done at least yearly to look for early evidence",!
  1.  W "of strain on your kidneys.  This information is very useful as a guide to",!
  1.  W "recommending food choices/medicines that can help protect the kidneys from",!
  1.  W "injury.",!
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  1. LIPID ;LDL HDL CHOLESTEROL LIPID EDUCATION
  1.  W !,"CHOLESTEROL LIPID Panel, on one blood sample, is done at least yearly",!
  1.  W "to measure the different types of blood cholesterols (LDL, HDL, etc.). Having",!
  1.  W "this knowledge will guide you and your medical providers as to what foods &",!
  1.  W "medications can dramatically lower your risk for heart and blood vessel",!
  1.  W "disease in diabetes.  A 12-Hour fasting (no food, can have plain water)",!
  1.  W "test is required - so schedule a morning appointment if possible.",!
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  1. PAP ;PAP SMEAR EDUCATION
  1.  W !,"PAP SMEAR is done to look for abnormal cells that can signal a",!
  1.  W "pre-cancerous or cancerous condition.  How often to have a Pap Smear depends",!
  1.  W "on several factors - so check with your doctor to see if you are due.",!
  1.  W "Early detection is a key to curing cancer.",!
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  1. NUTRITIO ;NUTRITION EDUCATION TEXT
  1.  W !,"At least yearly, visit with a qualified Nutritionist/Dietician and",!
  1.  W "Diabetes Educator.  It's a great way to keep current on the latest",!
  1.  W "recommendations for maximizing health & wellness with diabetes.",!
  1. EXERCISE ;EXERCISE EDUCATION TEXT
  1.  W !,"Physical activity doesn't have to be extreme to be effective.  Ask",!
  1.  W "your medical provider about what works.  If your clinic has a certified",!
  1.  W "physical trainer or other resource, request a referral.",!
  1. MICROALB ;MICROALBUMIN EDUCATION TEXT
  1.  W !,"Microalbumin is a very sensitive test that picks up minute amounts of protein",!
  1.  W "in your urine, which can be an early indicator of stress on your kidneys.",!
  1.  W "This information is particularly valuable in helping decide the type",!
  1.  W "and dose of certain medicines that will help protect your kidneys",!
  1.  W "from injury.",!
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