Welcome back to the third installment of the 2008 newsletter.  It is always a pleasure to read your feedback from the articles and suggestions we receive to further enhance the usefulness of our newsletter and I am excited about this month’s topics and hope you find the information helpful.

Dealing first hand with Diabetes on daily basis at the hospital, I can truly understand the "epidemic" and its debilitating effects, but it’s often the lack of understanding and knowledge of the disease itself that creates such a problem.

I urge you to read the articles below and consider anyone within your family or friends who may suffer from Diabetes and be proactive with your caregiving regimen, especially when faced with the emotional strain and time-consuming activities involved with the personal care of these patients.

We at Aurora Nurses strive to assist all patients in need, and when it comes to patients suffering from Diabetes, the emotional needs are even more pivotal. We are available for any assistance you may need and look forward to serving you in any way we can.

Please look throughout the website for additional support, and please take a moment to visit our newly added store, and if you have any recommendations of particular items you may want to see added, please do not hesitate to email me.

Dr. Ryan Mackey
Editor-in-Chief
drmackey@auroracaregivers.com

To reiterate what Dr. Mackey has said in his opening statement, Welcome to Aurora Nurse's monthly newsletter.  The following articles are extremely useful in dealing with Diabetes and the Diabetic Patient.  Please read them and note that all of our newsletters will be archived, so that you may go back and refer to them at your convenience. 

Aurora Nurses encourages you to email Dr. Mackey or call our office with any questions you may have and we will assist you in any way we can. 

Aurora Nurses is Community Oriented and it is a privilege for us to provide you, the Community with this valuable information.

The Management Team thanks you for visiting our web site and Invites you to click on our online store too.

We look forward to next month. Until then...........

Annette McClusky, CEO and
Colleen Gaines, RN Administrator/ Co- Founders

-- Compliments of the American Diabetes Association

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, blindness, and amputation, yet nearly 25% of people who have it don’t even know it.  This November, during American Diabetes Month®, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is asking “Why should you care about diabetes?” 

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A hands-on approach towards caring for a loved one with diabetes is crucial in preventing complications. Diabetics though can't just delegate their care to health care providers. They have to be involved in their own care as well.  Below is a list of lifestyle measures both caregivers and their patients should consider.
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