Diabetes can be an extremely debilitating disease for those who suffer from it, requiring thorough and consistent disease management and education to maintain good health and quality of life."We're reaching out to diabetes caregivers during American Diabetes Month because they are such an important link in improving quality of life for people living with diabetes and reducing health care costs for everyone," said Health and Family Services Cabinet Secretary Mark D. Birdwhistell. "With the right tools and knowledge, caregivers can help their loved one reduce the number of diabetes-related complications he or she experiences and live a long and healthy life."Many people living with diabetes, particularly children and the elderly, rely on caregivers to help them manage the disease. Often, this role presents many challenges."Caring for someone with diabetes is an extremely important role," said William Hacker, M.D., CHFS' undersecretary for health and public health commissioner.
Source: http://www.newsdemocratleader.com/articles/2007/11/06/news/features/features09.txt
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