Diabetes
Are you at risk for Diabetes?
Here are some factors to consider:
- Over 30 years of age
- Overweight
- Inactive
- Family members with diabetes
- High blood sugar during pregnancy or had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds at birth
Do you have any warning signs?
- Feel tired
- Blurry vision
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Sores that do not heal
- Sore gums
- Unusual weight loss
Any concerns? Call for a diabetes screening appointment today!
Are you diabetic? Do you take care of your feet daily?
High blood sugar can cause damage to your feet by causing loss of feeling in your feet and poor blood supply to your legs and feet. Screening & Monitoring by health care professionals is necessary.
This damage can be prevented !
- Look at your feet daily. If you see any damage to your feet, see your health care provider as soon as possible.
- Ask someone else to check your feet if you are not able to.
- Use a hand mirror to check the bottom of your feet as well.
