Today is World Diabetes Day. Read how VA raises awareness about diabetes well-being and management.
There are around 38 million people in the US with diabetes and around 98 million people with prediabetes.
Women Veterans are 2.5 times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than non-Veterans, but prevention is possible.
Veterans can send their diabetes health information from continuous glucose monitors and smart devices directly to their VA care teams.
When a Veteran explained a diabetic health issue to staff, they scheduled an immediate medical appointment.
Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder with serious consequences if not managed properly. VA can help.
The abstract DREADD describes the emotional and psychological toll experienced by patients following any diabetes-related amputation.
Gulf Coast VA hosted an innovator who is developing a virtual reality software designed to provide interactive diabetic patient education.
SmartMat helps Veterans with diabetes avoid interventions such as diabetic foot ulcers and limb amputations.
Middleton Award is Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development Service’s highest honor for outstanding achievement in biomedical research on diabetes.
Veterans at event offered health screenings, diabetic foot checks, vaccines, blood pressure checks, VA benefits and PACT Act registration.
MOVE! program offers personalized support, education and resources to help Veterans and staff achieve their health goals.