Eye Disease
Diabetes can cause eye problems that may lead to vision loss. But most people who have diabetes have nothing more than minor eye disorders. Research is giving us new ways to prevent vision problems and to treat diabetic eye problems. 10-17-2005 - ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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Diabetes Dictionary
Defines more than 300 diabetes-related terms. Includes illustrations. Home : Diabetes A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Diabetes Dictionary This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about diabetes. It is designed ... [... more]
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Diabetes and Retinopathy (Eye Complications)
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose (blood sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. Diabetes falls into two main categories: type 1, ... [... more]
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Eye Complications - American Diabetes Association
You may have heard that diabetes causes eye problems and may lead to blindness. People with diabetes do have a higher risk of blindness than people without diabetes. But most people who have diabetes have nothing more than minor eye disorders. ... [... more]
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American Diabetes Association Home Page
Get the latest diabetes news and diabetes research summaries. Support diabetes research, education and advocacy. Improve lives -- Donate today. Quinoa-Vegetable Salad What should I do about a wart on the bottom of my foot? DONATE! Give hope for a ... [... more]
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Diabetic Retinopathy
High blood-sugar levels from diabetes can damage blood vessels in your retina, the nerve layer of tissue at the back of your eye. This damage is called diabetic retinopathy. Schedule an eye exam at least once a year and maintain control of your ... [... more]
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Cómo hablarle a su oculista
Hoy en día los pacientes necesitan participar activamente en el cuidado de su salud. Usted y su oculista pueden trabajar juntos para obtener el mejor nivel de salud posible. La buena comunicación es una parte importante de esta relaci& [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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Find an Eye M.D.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers Find an Eye M.D., an on-line listing of member ophthalmologists practicing in the United States and abroad. You are prohibited from downloading, republishing, reselling or duplicating, in whole or in ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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