Summary: During times of illness, it can be particularly difficult for those living with diabetes to keep blood sugars in control. However, when confronted with an ailment or infection, it is more important than ever to take action to prevent serious health problems. This program explores the physiological effects of illness on blood glucose levels, presents guidelines for personal diabetes management...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: A disease that frequently goes unnoticed for years, diabetes can lead to blindness, loss of limbs, even death. The good news, as this program clearly demonstrates, is that diabetes is neither inevitable nor unmanageable. Illustrating ways for patients to take a proactive approach to their health, the video details changes in diet, exercise, and attitude that can stop the progression of the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Focusing mostly on type 2 diabetes, this program is designed to help the layperson-especially patients who have been newly diagnosed-understand the physiological impact of the illness, complications associated with it, and important steps to prevent or decrease the risk of complications. The video explains the links between type 2 diabetes and factors such as obesity, advanced age, physical...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Once a feared and fatal disease, diabetes is today a serious but largely manageable condition?if quality care is available. This program presents key knowledge and strategies that will help nurses administer diabetes medications effectively and support their patients in managing their condition. Viewers learn to distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, identify its signs and symptoms,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: An obesity epidemic has swept America-leading to an alarming rise in diabetes cases. This video looks at the disturbing trend and illustrates how diabetic teenagers can lead rewarding lives instead of becoming passive victims. Interviewing two young men and following them through their daily routines, the program reveals the benefits of staying positive and active. Will-a high school student...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Divided into four segments, this program examines the presentation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and biochemistry of cystic fibrosis. Topics explored include chronic health problems associated with CF, the analysis of mutated genes through DNA sampling, the combined use of medication and physiotherapy to reduce damage, and the vital role of transmembrane regulators in passing chloride ions...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: An estimated 12,000 Americans die from kidney cancer every year, succumbing to a distressingly stealthy disease. This program studies kidney-related cancers and the risk factors, physical impact, and treatments associated with renal cell carcinoma-the most common form of nephritic cancer. Touching on the disease's tendency to afflict elderly men, the video describes surgical approaches to...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Despite its ranking as one of the most lethal of diseases, pancreatic cancer has been largely neglected in terms of funding and public awareness, further contributing to its high mortality rate. This program examines efforts being made by dedicated specialists to hold the disease at bay while caring professionals and celebrities strive to inform the public and raise money. Margaret Tempero,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: The global statistics are alarming: diabetes kills one person every 10 seconds, and a limb amputation is carried out as a result of the disease every 30 seconds. What can 21st-century medicine achieve in the face of such ominous data? This film examines the escalation of diabetes cases around the world and looks at examples of concrete progress against the illness. Viewers learn about the basic...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Children can develop diabetes at a very young age, requiring them to deal with the daily complexities of this disease. The children who do best are those who handle most of the responsibilities of disease management themselves. This program from The Doctor Is In looks at how they learn to analyze their blood sugar levels and manage their care. Viewers meet several children ages 9 to 15 who have...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: This program, divided into four sections, explores the presentation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and biochemistry of diabetes mellitus. Topics examined include the etiology of both insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes; the possible long-term effects of poorly regulated blood glucose levels; urine testing to determine glucose, protein, and ketone levels; blood testing for...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: With diabetes on the rise around the world-and with the type 2 strain afflicting up to 90 percent of the diabetic population-the need for greater awareness and working knowledge of type 2 has also risen. This program was developed as a response to growing demand for diabetic nursing expertise in Australia. Topics include types, characteristics, and symptoms of type 2; monitoring blood glucose...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009