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Podcast: Diabetes Discourse
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Addressing the Unseen Complications of Diabetes
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2019-09-14 23:00:00
Description: Host: Janine Austin Clayton, MD
Guest: A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, CDE
Guest: Anne Peters, MD

When it comes to protecting the vision of our patients with diabetes, the importance of taking assertive action cannot be ignored. But another key aspect that can unfortunately be easy to overlook is care collaboration. Featuring Dr. Janine Clayton, Dr. A. Paul Chous, and Dr. Anne Peters, this discussion will focus on how providers can work together to optimize patients’ eye health and minimize their risk of vision loss from diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

Vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. This activity emphasizes more assertive action in clinical practice for patient with diabetes. The acronym ASSERT-D is a reminder to Assess and Screen for Eye health and Refer or Treat patients with Diabetes.
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