Understanding Diabetes
The incidence of diabetes is rising in the United States, with prevalence up 14% between 2005 and 2007 alone! Diabetes is one of our most serious chronic diseases, potentially resulting in kidney damage, nerve damage, eye damage, nerve damage, eye damage, and increased chance of amputation. Diabetes also increases our risk for heart disease and stroke. It is estimated that nearly 24 million Americans currently have diabetes, about 8% of our population. This class will help you determine your personal risk for diabetes and will provide valuable information about the condition.
Class Outline:
- Determine your personal risk for diabetes
- What is diabetes?
- Types of diabetes
- Diabetes symptoms
- Health effects and complications of diabetes
- Managing diabetes
- Dealing with diabetes emergencies