Although diabetes is a serious matter, properly managed, diabetics can live normal, happy lives.

Because diabetes is the leading cause of visual impairment in adults, we've developed this special program to help monitor and assist people wanting to incorporate the three interrelated components of good diabetes management: Medication, Diet, and Exercise.

In our diabetes education program, we'll work with you individually to design a program suited to your unique needs.

We can:

• Show you the newest adaptive equipment available to enhance your quality of life.
• Show you how to test your blood in spite of your visual impairment.
• Help you decide on an appropriate method of filling your own insulin syringes, rotating sites for injecting, and treating an insulin reaction should it occur.
• Help you in your food selections, showing you how to figure allowances and select healthier menus taking into consideration cholesterol, sodium, fat, and fiber contents of foods.

For additional information, call NTC's VIP Program at 715.675.3331.