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At a Glance...
What
is Diabetes?
Symptoms of diabetes
Types of Diabetes
The "Circle of Care" Program
for Diabetes
Diabetes and Foot Care
Diabetic Shoes at No Cost To You
Living a Long Healthy Life
Resources
What
is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease which affects sugar metabolism. It occurs
because one of your organs, the pancreas, is not working properly.
When food is digested in your stomach, it is broken down into
glucose (a form of sugar). The glucose travels in the bloodstream
to the cells of your body, providing them with energy.
The
pancreas makes insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose
and other nutrients enter the cells. When the pancreas does
not produce enough insulin, your cells can't get the glucose
they need. The glucose stays in your bloodstream instead of
going into the cells. That's why your blood glucose levels are
high and, as a side effect of this, you end up feeling tired.
Sypmtoms
of Diabetes
- Frequent
urination
- Excessive
thirst
- Unexplained
weight loss
- Extreme
hunger
- Sudden
vision changes
- Tingling
or numbness in hands or feet
- Feeling
very tired much of the time
- Very
dry skin
- Sores
that are slow to heal
- More
infections than usual
What
are the Types of Diabetes?
Type
1 Diabetes which was previously called insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, may account
for 5% to 10% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.
Type
2 Diabetes which was previously called non-insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes, which may
account for about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.
Gestational
Diabetes is a type of diabetes that only pregnant women
get. If not treated, it can cause problems for mothers and babies.
Gestational diabetes develops in 2% to 5% of all pregnancies
but usually disappears when a pregnancy is over.
Freedom
Pharmacy & Wellness Center…
Part of Your Diabetic Care Team
A
Complete "Circle of Care" for Diabetes Patients and Their Families
A
Partner in Your Diabetes Treatment
Freedom
Pharmacy is a complete source for all the needs of the diabetes
patient. Since we are exclusively a consulting and dispensing
pharmacy, we are the best place for your insulin and other diabetes
medications, test strips, lancing devices, lancets, control
solutions, and insulin pumps.
The "Circle of Care" Program for Diabetes
Freedom
Pharmacy puts our team approach to work in supplying your diabetes
needs. We involve you, your physician, your family and our consulting
pharmacists so that your care is completely coordinated. We
keep everyone fully informed of any new developments in the
treatment of diabetes. Its all part of our complete Diabetes
Management Program.
Diabetes
and Foot Care
Proper
foot care is an important part of diabetes management. In fact,
diabetics are at an extremely increased risk of serious foot
disorders.
Foot
problems are the most common diabetes complication leading to
hospitalization. Ulcers or sores on the foot can be caused by
improper shoe gear that can result in infection and possible
amputation. Studies show that the well fitted diabetic shoes
reduce the development of these ulcers and sores.
Diabetic
Shoes at NO COST TO YOU!
- Freedom
Pharmacy offers diabetic shoes, measured and fitted by a certified
diabetic professional.
- The diabetic
shoes are covered by Medicare and many private insurances
which we file for you.
- Many
styles and colors available.
- Call
Freedom for more information - 888.307.4427 Toll Free
Freedom
Pharmacy & Wellness Center…
Managing your Diabetes
Living
A Long Healthy Life
Diabetes
presents a number of challenges that affect your day-to-day
activities. While these tasks can be difficult at times, understanding
your diabetes and working with a diabetes care team to monitor
and continually improve your treatment program, you will be
on your way to long-term health and well-being. Let Freedom
be part of your team!
Resources:
National
Diabetes Education Program
800.438.5383 Toll Free
www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ndep/index.htm
National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3560
800.438.5383
www.niddk.nih.gov/
American
Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA. 22311
Telephone: 703.549.1500
www.diabetes.org
Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation The Diabetes Research Foundation
120 Wall Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10005-4001
800.223.1138
www.jdrf.org
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