gograhamfield.com Menu November is Diabetes Awareness Month — Take Care of Your Health! 11/10/2021 Amy Boughner I was determined to share my positive approach and not let diabetes stand in the way of enjoying my life. – Paula Deen According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34.2 million Americans — just over 1 in 10 — have diabetes, and 88 million American adults — 1 in 3 — have prediabetes¹. Since November is American Diabetes Month, awareness of the symptoms, knowing the risk factors, and managing diabetes are important considerations for all of us. The symptoms of diabetes are varied. Lumiscope® Advanced Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor According to the American Diabetes Association, symptoms can range from feeling very hungry or thirsty to extreme fatigue². And symptoms can start anytime between childhood and adulthood. There are certain risk factors for diabetes. One study by the CDC brought out that smoking, being overweight, and high blood pressure are some of the major risk factors that can put a person in danger of developing diabetes³. For those that do have diabetes, there are ways to successfully manage the disease. According to the CDC, managing blood sugar is the key to living well with diabetes, and eating well is the key to managing blood sugar•. So as it is for all of us, a healthy diet and exercise are important to good health for a diabetic. And the effects of unmanaged diabetes can be devastating; from kidney disease to eye problems such as diabetic retinopathy. Hausted Single-Platform ESC2 Ophthalmology Procedure Chair Graham-Field is proud to support the eye care community as they care for their diabetic patients. If surgery becomes necessary, Graham-Field’s Hausted® Single-Platform ESC2 Ophthalmology Procedure Chair (Eye Surgery Chair), shown at right, provides a comfortable patient experience with fewer patient transfers, enhancing patient satisfaction. So, please join us this November as we honor Diabetes Awareness Month! https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-stat-report.html https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report/risks-complications.html https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/index.html The information offered here is not medical advice and is not intended to replace guidance offered by your medical professionals. About GF Health Products, Inc. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with more than 300 US-based employees, GF Health Products, Inc. is a major manufacturer of healthcare products for the acute care, extended care, homecare, and primary care markets. Graham-Field product brands include Basic American Medical Products®, Everest & Jennings®, Gendron™, Grafco®, Hausted®, Intensa®, John Bunn®, Labtron®, Lumex® and Lumiscope®. Visit www.grahamfield.com or call 1.770.368.4700. Consumer, Education, Homecare, Uncategorized diabetes, diabetes awareness month, gf health, graham-field, national diabetes month NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP Join Our Community to Receive Our Latest News! * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * What topics/brand news are you interested in? Homecare Medical-Surgical Extended Care GF Corporate News Are you a: Consumer/End-User Dealer/Provider Medical Professional Media Other ARTICLE CATEGORIES Clinical Community Giving Company Consumer Education Extended Care Homecare Medical-Surgical Press Releases Uncategorized CONTACT US Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Phone Number Subject Your Message Add me to Graham-Field's email list (You can unsubscribe any time). Lumex S8 Knee Walker ©2021 GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Privacy Policy