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Show LakccidsCommumity LakobkX fib ton .Increased insulin injections prevents 'complications from diabetes mellitus Z The potrntul lung term of diabetes md!tu are complt--canon- s intluding tcTtnopathy (c? disease), nephropathy (kidney dis. case), neuropathy (nerve disease), ;and tardiovauular disease, f or many year health fare pro. (Visional have assumed that mam. 'taming blood glutmc levels as tlose to normal as possible helped pre .sent these complications, ' Nu, based on the results globin, a blood test which reflects glucove control for the previous SIS of the Susan L Sanderson Kntfocrinolo-lit- . Davit Moaitl and Medical 1 sulm pump) and those with convcniional therapy (one or to injections daily). Ihc result was that intensive therapy reduced the risk for developing retinopathy and also slowed the progression of reiinopathy in those patients who had already demonstrated eye disease. It also reduced the occurence and progression of kidney and nerve disease. The relatively young age of the patients prevented assessment of the effect on atherosclerotic cardio- vascular and peripheral vascular disease, but tight control did reduce the development of elevated cholesterol, which is a risk factor for ath- erosclerosis. The main adverse fflcct of tight control were an increased risk of weight gain and hypoglycemia (low blood glucose), which is potentially dangerous. Because of the risk of hypoglycemia. intensive therapy should be instituted with caution under the or cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease probably outweighs the benefits to be de- rived liom intensive therapy, DAVIS H2ALTM TODAY Only patients wuh IDDM were included in the rX'CT, but similar guidance of a health care profes- complications occur in persons diabesional skilled tn diabetes manage-men- t. wuh nonunsulin-dependeIdeally, a personalized diet tes mellitus (NIDDM). One would and esercise program, along with assume, therefore, that improved an appropriate insulin regimen, is blood glucose control would also prescribed. prevent, or at least delay these In order to eihicve tight control, complications. A study of metabolic control and frequent measurements of blood glucose (four or more times daily) complication rate in NIDDM paarc necessary, wuh insulin dosage tients is currently underway in Britadjusted according to these values. ain. so specific recommendations In addition to therapeutic recomregarding NIDDM management will be forthcoming. mendations, the health care providIn the meantime, the goal for er periodically evaluates each diabetic patient's overall health and persons with NIDDM should be to achieve good metabolic control by is on the alert for signs of impendmeans of healthy dietary modificaing complications. I he blood pressure is checked on tion, appropriate exercise, and when necessary, treatment wuh a regular basis, since untreated hypertension is a significant risk fac- oral hypoglycemic agent or curtor for kidney damage. The eyes arc rently approved insulin regimens. examined for signs of retinopathy, Periodic evaluation of metabolic and the feet are evaluated for skin control and detection of nsk factors lesions and loss of sensation. Urine for potential complications are just as important for persons with is tested for protein, which can signal the onset of kidney disease. Se- NIDDM as for those with IDDM. rum cholesterol and triglycerides . When one considers the cost of are measured, and if elevated dieinsulin, syringes, glucose supplies, blood tests and tary guidelines are provided for lowering serum lipids. If dietary physical examinations, diabetes measures alone are inadequate, a mellitus is a very expensive disease. Intensive therapy increases the day lipid lowering medication is preto day expense because of more frescribed. The mainstay of assessing diabetquent glucose testing and insulin ic control is the glycosylated hemo injections. - FARMINGTON The Davis Morgan. Tolman, Bountiful, District Cooperative Prc- - Woods Cross. Advance registration - schools are advance registering for will be announced at other loca fall classes on Friday at I p.m. at .each preschool location. The Cooperative Preschool - School Pro-gra- m de f t 1C WHY PA Y for Cable? M TV - The Way It Should Be nt Preschools holding advance registration for provides children with an to enhance social, motor, and language skills in a friendly, nurturing environment. To participate, parents must volunteer twice a month in the class-room. 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