November is National Diabetes Month. Because SVS members treat patients with the condition—and its complications—the Society has numerous educational resources available.
“Diabetes and Vascular Disease” is one of nearly 10 patient education fliers produced by the SVS Foundation as part its awareness and prevention mission. Available at vascular.org/PatientFliers, it outlines what the disease is, its effects, where it can lead in terms of additional health problems, treatment, preventive care and more.
Other patient education fliers may also be of interest to diabetes patients, such as those on carotid artery disease, cholesterol and physical activity, vascular health and smoking, all of which come into play for people with diabetes.
Each flier is English and Spanish and includes a link to the SVS “Find a Specialist” web page. A second set of fliers that can be customized with a member’s contact information and then printed, is available at vascular.org/BrandingToolkit.
Visit vascular.org/Diabetes for an overall look at diabetes and vascular disease. This page provides numerous resources for patients and families on how diabetes affects vascular health, including on keeping feet healthy, FAQs about diabetes, the benefits of walking and information from other medical societies, including the American Podiatric Medical Association. It also provides links to diabetes-related illnesses and related resources for physicians.
