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Free Eye and Foot Exams for People with Diabetes
The Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management will offer free eye and foot screenings for people with diabetes on Saturday, October 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The eye exams will be provided by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Foot exams will also be offered from 10:00 a.m. – noon.
In the United States each year there are over 20,000 new cases of blindness resulting from diabetes. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness and vision loss, yet early detection makes prevention or treatment possible.
People with diabetes can develop a variety of foot problems, which can result in severe cases of an amputation of a toe, foot or leg. However, with regular check ups, one can prevent any serious problems.
Specialists trained in detecting diabetic eye conditions and foot problems will conduct the examinations. Both insulin dependent and non-dependent individuals with diabetes who are not currently under the care of an eye specialist or a podiatrist and who do not have resources to get this service are urged to participate.
The event will include a diabetes education fair which will showcase the latest diabetes products and supplies. The Hunterdon Wound Healing Center will offer a tour of their department which includes an overview of the hyperbaric chambers. The Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management is located at the Wescott Medical Arts Center, 9100 Wescott Drive, Ste. 102 in Flemington (next to Hunterdon Medical Center). Registration is required by October 12th. To register or for more information call the Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management at (908) 237-6920.
