Diabetes

New Hampshire Adults with Disabilities Need Better Diabetes Prevention Care

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Source: New Hampshire Disability & Public Health Project (DPH) Data Briefs & Reports In New Hampshire, adults with mobility and cognitive limitations are significantly more likely to experience diabetes (26%) than adults with no disability (9%).1 The disparity in diabetes prevalence results in higher costs to Medicaid programs and poorer health outcomes and quality of …

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Above-normal blood sugar linked to dementia – Harvard Health Blog – Harvard Health Publications

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There are many reasons to keep your blood sugar under control: protecting your arteries and nerves are two of them. Here’s another biggie: preventing dementia, the loss of memory and thinking skills that afflicts millions of older Americans. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that even in people without diabetes, …

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Adults with Disabilities Need Better Diabetes Prevention Care

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Source: University of New Hampshire, Disability and Public Health Project (NH UCEDD) In New Hampshire, adults with mobility and cognitive limitations are significantly more likely to experience diabetes (26%) than adults with no disability (9%).1 The disparity in diabetes prevalence results in higher costs to Medicaid programs and poorer health outcomes and quality of life for …

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Improving diabetes care for people with ID: a qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of professionals in diabetes and ID services

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Source: Brown – 2017 – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research – Wiley Online Library Abstract Background Globally, diabetes is increasing with concerns about the impact on outcomes, including premature death and the costs associated with managing the condition. Research indicates that adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are two to three times more likely to develop …

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