August 05, 2011 11:35:17 AM by
sabrina@arrowdesigns.com
Diabetes education is important for everyone regardless of age or profession. A lack of diabetes awareness can trigger other more serious illnesses and diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.
A very good source of education on diabetes is the DiabetesDek publications. Whether you have diabetes or care for someone with diabetes, these pocket-sized informative booklets will increase your awareness of the dangerous health conditions associated with diabetes. DiabetesDeks will make you aware of the risks and dangers of diabetes and how to manage the disease for yourself or for someone with diabetes under your care.
There are three editions of the DiabetesDek: one for individuals with diabetes, one for medical professionals, and one for children and teens.
DiabetesDek Professional Edition
This publication provides professionals practical and necessary information needed to diagnose and manage patients with diabetes mellitus. This edition is constantly updated with up-to-date and accurate information on
diabetes diagnosis, management and treatment options.
DiabetesDek Consumer Edition
This publication caters to those who have diabetes mellitus and/or their caregivers. This is yet another useful DiabetesDek booklet that provides information that will equip you to better handle emergencies related to diabetes in addition to knowing how to administer insulin and oral medications for diabetes and control food servings and diets.
Pediatric DiabetesDek
The Pediatric DiabetesDek edition is specially designed for families with type 1 diabetic children or teens. This booklet of information is not only an educational tool, but also serves to provide emotional support to parents, grandparents, children and teen.