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TOPIC: Diabetes
Could you have diabetes and not know it? Seventeen million Americans have diabetes, yet close to a third of them don't know they have the disease. That's because diabetes can develop gradually over many years, often with out symptoms. Find out if you are at risk. Learn about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Diabetes. We'll even take a look at some diabetic devices to help you manage your diabetes. GUESTS: Catherine Marschilok, RN Director of Diabetes Center, Northeast Health. Ms. Marschilok is a certified Diabetes Educator whose focus is to improve the quality of life for the people with diabetes and their families. She is also Project Director of the Capital Region Coalition for Children with Diabetes and Contributing Author of New York State Department of Health "Children with Diabetes Resource Guide." Robert Busch, MD In practice with the Endocrine Group in Albany. Trevor A. Litchmore, MD A member of the adult medicine unit at Whitney M. Young. Jr. Health Center who has cared for numerous patients with diabetes. He recieved his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo's School of Medicine and did his residency in internal medicine at Albany Medical Center. He is a board certified internist who worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester and Rochester General Hospital before coming to Whitney Young. Dr. Litchmore received a Physician Recognition Award with commendation for self-directed learning in 1998 from the American Medical Association. Web Resources
Local Education Recognition Programs: The following diabetes education programs
in your area are Recognized by the American Diabetes Association. These
Recognized programs meet the National Standards for excellence in diabetes
education.
Northeast Health Diabetes Center Northeast Health 600 Northern Boulevard Albany, NY, 12204 518-447-3501 Albany Medical Center Goodman Diabetes Service 47 New Scotland Avenue. MC 141 Albany, NY, 12208 518-262-5185 The Endocrine Group, LLP The Endocrine Group Center for Diabetes Education 1365 Washington Avenue, Suite 300 Albany, NY, 12206 518-489-4704 Glens Falls Hospital Regional Diabetes Center 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY, 12801 518-926-2615 Ellis Hospital The Diabetes Day by Day Outpatient Self-Management Education Program 1101 Nott Street Schenectady, NY, 12308 518-243-1031 St. Clare's Hospital "Take Charge of Your Diabetes" Outpatient Self-Management Program 600 McClellan Street Schenectady, NY, 12304-1009 518-347-5613 Northeast Health Diabetes Center Northeast Health 2215 Burdett Avenue Troy, NY, 12180 518-271-3592 Seton Health Seton Health Outpatient Diabetes Education 1300 Massachusetts Avenue Troy, NY, 12180 518-268-5584 Columbia Memorial Hospital DiabetesÂ…Take Charge 1301 River Street - Suite 204 Valatie, NY, 12184 518-758-2792 Go to their website for more info The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes. Local office: American Diabetes Association 7 Washington Square Albany, NY, 12205 (518) 218-1755 (518) 218-0116 fax 1 888 DIABETES Go to their website for more info The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) is a multidisciplinary organization representing over 10,000 healthcare professionals who provide diabetes education and care. Membership is open to all health professionals with an interest in helping people live full and productive lives. Go to their website for more info Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) JDRF, the world's leading nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of diabetes research, was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes - a disease which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $500 million to diabetes research worldwide. The organization's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information call 800-533-CURE. Go to their website for more info Division of Diabetes Translation National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Go to their website for more info |
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