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November is American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to communicate the
seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and
control. Diabetes foot care is one essential area in keeping diabetics
healthy and safe. Don’t wait until you have a foot problem, start
utilizing diabetic socks, compression socks, orthopedic footwear and
regular foot exams in your healthcare efforts.
Diabetic foot care is essential. Many diabetics suffer from neuropathy
or get a cut on the foot that will not heal. Diabetic socks are made
with non-binding tops to maximize circulation and allow a person to wear
the socks all the time comfortably. This will avoid blisters and cuts
on the foot. Even you don’t have problems, utilizing these prescribed
methods will help in prevention of other complications such as varicose
veins, fatigue and edema.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports that nearly 24 million
children and adults in the United States living with diabetes, and an
additional 57 million Americans at risk. One out of every three children
born today will face a future with diabetes if current trends continue!
Diabetes is not merely a condition. It is disease with deadly
consequences. Everyone needs to take an action to stop this epidemic.
A new campaign is launching by the Stop Diabetes movement encouraging
individuals to get involved by sharing, acting, learning and giving. If
you suffer from foot problems caused by diabetes, get involved in the
“Share Your Vision to Stop Diabetes”. Here is how to submit your video:
Share* – “Share Your Vision to Stop Diabetes” by posting your video on
stopdiabetes.com starting October 15, 2010. Incorporate the hand as a
symbol of the movement in a 30-second video online to show your passion
and commitment to changing the future of diabetes. Be sure to check out
our sample videos at www.stopdiabetes.com made available by VSP® Vision
Care.
Once the video submissions are complete, the public will be able to vote
for the most compelling video. The top 3 finalists will receive an
Apple® iPad® and the winner will be part of a Stop Diabetes public
service announcement. The “Share Your Vision to Stop Diabetes” video
contest is sponsored by VSP® Vision Care.
*Video submissions will not be accepted after November 30, 2010.
Don’t forget to utilize diabetic socks and compression socks into your
everyday efforts of preserving good leg health. For more information
about health socks contact Sugar Free Sox at 858.481.7691or visit
www.sugarfreesox.com.
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