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The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial
(DCCT) showed that people with insulin-dependent diabetes who keep blood
sugar levels as close to normal as possible can reduce their risk of eye,
kidney and nerve diseases.
Ask your doctor how you can improve blood sugar control. Questions you may want to ask include:
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For an information kit write:
National Diabetes Outreach Program or CALL 1-800-GET LEVEL
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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse1 Information Way The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Public Health Service. Established in 1978, the clearinghouse provides information about diabetes to people with diabetes and their families, health care professionals, and the public. NDIC answers inquiries; develops, reviews, and distributes publications; and works closely with professional and patient organizations and government agencies to coordinate resources about diabetes. Publications produced by the clearinghouse are reviewed carefully for scientific accuracy, content, and readability. This e-text is not copyrighted. The clearinghouse encourages users of this e-pub to duplicate and distribute as many copies as desired.
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e-text posted: 20 February 1998 |