VA is making broader efforts to confront diabetes. It will begin regional implementation of the Podimetrics Mat, a new medical device that has the potential to prevent limb loss in veterans with diabetes.
Protein discovery that could lead to healing diabetes patients
US researchers have conducted a pathbreaking study where they have revealed that a particular protein that affects healing of wounds on the lower part of the leg and foot, amongst diabetes patients has been identified.
Medicare’s initiative for diabetes patients off to a rocky start
Type 2 diabetes is a serious health challenge faced by Americans and to tackle this mounting health challenge, patient provider communication has to be more effective. Not only healthcare providers have taken on the mantle to educate people but, organizations like Medicare too are contributing.