Oaklawn’s diabetes program renews accreditation, certification
MARSHALL – Local residents with diabetes who want help understanding their condition can be assured of access to the best local help possible. Oaklawn Hospital’s Outpatient Diabetes Education Program recently renewed its accredited status by the American Association of Diabetes... Read More: Oaklawn’s diabetes program renews accreditation, certification
Oaklawn, Fountain Clinic, and Hemmingsen Drug Store partner to host free screening event for World Diabetes Day
Marshall, MI — In recognition of World Diabetes Day, Oaklawn’s Diabetes Education team, the Fountain Clinic, and Hemmingsen Drug Store will co-host a community health screenings event on Friday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fountain... Read More: Oaklawn, Fountain Clinic, and Hemmingsen Drug Store partner to host free screening event for World Diabetes Day
Oaklawn Health Matters Episode 9 - Is Diabetes Reversible?
You may have heard some diabetic folks have been able to go off of their diabetes medications after changing their health in ways like losing weight and eating healthier. On this Oaklawn Health Matters, Certified Diabetes Educator and Education Specialist Jason... Read More: Oaklawn Health Matters Episode 9 - Is Diabetes Reversible?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November has been designated for diabetes awareness since 1975, according to the American Diabetes Association or ADA. For more than 40 years, November has served as a time where healthcare organizations, people with diabetes, healthcare providers, caregivers, family and friends... Read More: November is Diabetes Awareness Month
How to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers
According to the National Institutes of Health, the annual incidence of diabetic foot ulcers worldwide is between 9.1 to 26.1 million. Around 15 to 25% of patients with diabetes mellitus will develop a diabetic foot ulcer during their lifetime. Prevention... Read More: How to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers