At least 171 million people worldwide have diabetes, and this figure is set to double by 2030. This chronic condition, which occurs when the body cannot produce or effectively use the insulin it needs, can be the cause of many serious health complications leading, amongst other problems, to blindnes…
The Open University
Transcript -- A brief introduction to this album.
Professor David Matthews on the history of research into the treatment of diabetes and how patients can manage the condition by modifying their behaviour.
Transcript -- Professor David Matthews on the history of research into the treatment of diabetes and how patients can manage the condition by modifying their behaviour.
Transcript -- What happens during an annual diabetes check-up.
Transcript -- A patient with Type 2 diabetes has his retinas examined.
Transcript -- A Type 2 diabetes patient has his feet checked.
A patient with Type 1 diabetes has his blood pressure measured.
Transcript -- A patient with Type 1 diabetes has his blood pressure measured.
Transcript -- Kerri gets interviewed about her job.
Transcript -- A type 2 diabetes patient has a blood sample taken.
Check your understanding of information obtained during a diabetes check up.
Why eye exams are important for diabetes patients.
Discovering more about measuring blood pressure.
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