As the school year winds down, parents of children with diabetes may want to take a few minutes to evaluate their childs relationship with the school. Was the school staff able to handle any problems that arose this year? There needs to be really good communication between the parent and the school, says Virginia Zamudio, R.N., M.S.N., C.D.E. and past president of the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
Diabetes Today, the Disturbing Truth
41 million Americans have pre-diabetes today. 14 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes it is also estimated that close to 6.2 million are unaware that they have this deadly disease. Diabetes is the fifth-deadliest disease. High blood sugar can lead to very serious complications. Heart disease is the leading cause of premature death in people with diabetes. Diabetes is on the rise. Learn to take care of your self.