Posts Tagged ‘STOP Diabetes’
Posted on March 22nd, 2011 by Jessica H.
Today is the 23rd annual American Diabetes Association’s Alert Day – which marks not only the Association’s one-day “wake up” call, but also the official start of the “Join the Million Challenge.”
The “Join the Million Challenge” is a four-week challenge – which ends on April 22 - the challenge aims to rally one million people to help Stop Diabetes® by taking the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and inspiring their friends, family members and colleagues to do the same. It builds on the success of 2010, the year in which we surpassed our goal of inspiring one million Americans to be part of the American Diabetes Association’s Stop Diabetes movement.
The Diabetes Risk Test asks users to answer simple questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risks for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Risk Test shows users whether they are at low, moderate or high risk for type 2 diabetes. If an individual is at high risk, he or she is encouraged to talk with their health care provider.
Take the test today!
File under: diabetes | Tagged: American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Alert Day, Diabetes Risk Test, join the million challenge, pre-diabetes, STOP Diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on February 28th, 2011 by Jessica H.
VSP sponsored the
American Diabetes Association‘s Share your vision to stop diabetes video contest and we asked our friends to create a 30 second video sharing how their life is affected by diabetes. The winners have been announced and they all did an amazing job sharing their stories.
Anna Katherine Tollett is the grand-prize winner with her moving video about living with diabetes and educating the viewer with facts about the disease, all in 30 seconds!
Rachel Wright is the second place winner who shares her world and how diabetes is a major factor.
Laurie Basloe the third place winner shared a video she made with her class to show how everyone knows someone with diabetes. The kids have friends and family with diabetes but they all have a teacher with diabetes as well.
File under: diabetes, eye health | Tagged: American Diabetes Association, diabetes, living with diabetes, share your vision, STOP Diabetes, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on November 30th, 2010 by Lisa P.
As American Diabetes Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who joined us in the fight to Stop Diabetes. If you would still like to enter for your chance to be in the next Stop Diabetes public service announcement and win an Apple® iPad®, the deadline has been extended to December 10. You now have over one week to create a 30-second video on why you want to help join the movement and submit through the American Diabetes Association’s website. Good luck, everyone, and please continue to help spread the word about the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of early detection.
If you’re in need of some inspiration, here’s a video from a fellow VSP employee on how diabetes has affected her sister.
File under: diabetes, eye health, Eye Safety | Tagged: American Diabetes Association, Apple iPad, Contests, diabetes, eye exams, share your vision, STOP Diabetes, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on November 9th, 2010 by Lisa P.
Guest Blog Post from Jessica Hein, member of VSP’s Eye Health Management Team.
According to a recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), they project diabetes numbers to triple to about one in 3 U.S. adults by 2050. Currently, roughly 24 million Americans have diabetes, and one-quarter of them don’t know they have the disease. The study goes on to say diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in 2007 and is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults under age 75.
Did you know eye exams are the only non-invasive way to view blood vessels to check for signs of diabetes? By looking at these blood vessels, the eye doctor can detect signs of diabetes, hypertension and several other chronic conditions. Eye doctors are in a unique position to change the current trajectory of diabetes in our country based on ease of accessibility, the ability to detect chronic conditions during an eye exam, and the opportunity to influence patients to make behavioral changes to protect their eyesight. VSP Vision Care is encouraging everyone to visit their eye doctor annually to maintain healthy vision and overall wellness. Find a VSP Provider near you to schedule your next appointment. More on the new CDC study.
Here’s a short video about why I want to help Stop Diabetes. Submit your 30-second video for a chance to win a prize as well as be part of the American Diabetes Association‘s Stop Diabetes public service announcement.
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File under: diabetes, eye health | Tagged: American Diabetes Association, annual eye exams, CDC, centers for disease control, diabetes, dilation, eye exams, STOP Diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, VSP, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on November 1st, 2010 by Lisa P.
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control. VSP Vision Care is proud to be a national, strategic partner of the American Diabetes Association and join the “Stop Diabetes” movement. Now through November 30, we’re asking our friends to share their vision of why they want to Stop Diabetes in a 30-second video and submit it to the American Diabetes Association’s “Share Your Vision to Stop Diabetes” video contest.
Here’s a video that shares the story of a little girl who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes one year ago.
File under: Contests, diabetes, eye health | Tagged: American Diabetes Association, american diabetes month, diabetes, diabetes forecast, share your vision, STOP Diabetes, Video, VSP, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on November 9th, 2009 by Liz B.
Joel Kestenbaum O.D. is a VSP provider in Long Island, NY.
In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Dr. Joel Kestenbaum has shared some thoughts regarding diabetes and eyecare. VSP is a proud National Strategic Partner of the American Diabetes Association. Join the fight. STOP Diabetes.
One of the first lessons I learned in optometry school was that diabetes was a leading cause of blindness. We were taught that early diagnosis was the key to preserving good eyesight. We were also taught that educating our patients about the effects of diabetes on the eye was extremely important. So here are a few tidbits to think about.
There are many early signs of diabetes, many of which are common eye complaints. Styes, double vision, light sensitivity, fluctuating vision, glare and frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions are just a few early signs. These and other signs can also affect people who have had diabetes for a long time. Getting annual eye examinations by a qualified specialist can detect problems that may be vision threatening. Early detection can lead to early sight saving treatment. Read more »
File under: diabetes | Tagged: American Diabetes Association, diabetes, Diabetes Awareness Month, eye diseases, eye health, healthcare, private practice eye doctors, STOP Diabetes, vision
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Posted on November 2nd, 2009 by Liz B.
Liz B. is a member of VSP's Corporate Public Relations team.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and as a National Strategic Partner of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), VSP is committed to joining to the fight to STOP DIABETES.
Studies show that diabetes accounts for about 24,000 new cases of vision loss each year. The most prevalent eye disease in patients with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, a condition in which blood vessels in the eye leak fluid and cause vision impairments including: blindness, blurred vision, floaters, shadows or missing areas of vision.
It is imperative that people with diabetes have annual eye exams as most diabetes-related blindness can be avoided.
Throughout the month of November, you’ll see multiple posts on the VSPBlog educating about the impacts of diabetes to millions of Americans affected by the disease. Read more »
File under: diabetes | Tagged: American Diabetes Association, blurred vision, diabetes, Diabetes Awareness Month, diabetes-related blindness, diabetic retinopathy, eye diseases, eye exams, eyecare, floaters, healthcare, missing areas of vision, STOP Diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
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