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Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the hair, nails, skin and the treatment of diseases affecting them.

Developmental disabilities are a broad category of physical and mental ailments that negatively impact a patient's capacity for learning, self-help, and independent living. They are typically diagnosed in childhood and will be present throughout a patient's life. Proper treatment can mitigate their effect.

A deviated septum is a displacement of the wall between a patient's nostrils, leading to difficulty breathing, congestion, nosebleeds and snoring. Treatments include decongestants, antihistamines, nasal steroids, use of an adhesive strip to open nasal passages, and surgery.

Diabetes can develop in children and adults, and comes in different forms. It is a chronic condition in which the body is unable to normally regulate levels of sugar in the blood, whether through under-production of insulin in the pancreas, or a failure to properly metabolize glucose in the bloodstream. In addition to medical treatment, patients are urged to maintain healthier blood pressure and body weight levels, to mitigate the increased risk for other cardiovascular diseases.

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition of high blood sugar, also called glucose. There are two major types of diabetes. Patients with type 1 diabetes fail to make insulin, the hormone that moves glucose from blood into tissues where it is used for energy. In type 2 diabetes, patients make some insulin, but not enough to overcome resistance to effects of the hormone in key organs such as muscle, liver and fat. Diabetes is one of the most common health problems in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Diabetes Statistics Report for 2020, more

Diabetes education is a long-term process that aims to keep you aware of what it takes to treat the disease, and what you can do to control it. It is a program that is tailored to the unique challenges of each patient, with measurable short- and long-term goals. SIU HealthCare’s diabetes educators will help you manage the disease, including everything from your day-to-day nutritional intake and exercise to blood monitoring and medication.

SIU is dedicated to helping you manage your diabetes • Has your doctor told you that you have diabetes or pre-diabetes? • Are you struggling with managing your diabetes? • Are you looking for support? • Would you like to learn more about this diagnosis and what you can do about it? Come join our diabetes support group where you can: • Develop a support system that helps you feel connected and stay motivated. • Share concerns, challenges, and successes. • Increase your knowledge and learn the latest technologies and treatment options for diabetes. To learn more or register contact Ginny Kerwin