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Show Diabetes month set November has been designated National Diabetes Month. The focus of this Presidentially-proclaimed Presidentially-proclaimed observance is to alert and educate the public about the seriousness se-riousness of the disease. At Lakeview Hospital, a diabetic education program has been developed de-veloped for those people with the disease and their families. The program pro-gram will teach them the nature of diabetes, how it affects them as individuals, in-dividuals, and how to control it. r When asked about the program, the diabetic nurse educator at Lakeview Hospital, Kathy Johnson, explained, 'To live with a chronic disease such as diabetes may be overwhelming to some people and families and challenging to others. It is critical that the person with diabetes be taught basic survival skills. After learning the basics, the diabetic can further develop these skills and knowledge to lead a productive pro-ductive and satisfying life.' The Lakeview Hospital program covers typically difficult areas for the diabetic, ranging from in-depth counseling and help from a dietitian to psychosocial adjustment to the disease. In addition, the program includes information on medication, exercise, exer-cise, complications, monitoring, and health habits. Much emphasis is placed on having the patient andor significant other accept responsibility for care. The benefits of care include reducing reduc-ing or lessening of long-term complications com-plications and achieving a feeling of control. If you are interested in Lakeview Hospital's Diabetic Information Program, call 299-2505 for more information. |