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Diabetic food management providers help diabetes patients manage their food and nutritional intake and to better understand the dietary restrictions and requirements that are part of managing the disease.

Diabetic foot is a term for foot problems and difficulties that are the direct result of a patient having diabetes. Restricted blood flow and nerve damage are major causes of these problems, and severe cases can require amputation. Proper management and control of these problems is important for diabetic patients.

Diagnosis for Amyloid Heart Disease: Cardiac amyloidosis can do undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years as it can mimic other conditions. Cardiac amyloidosis is a progressive disease and early diagnosis is critical in altering the course of the disease. It is important to talk to specialists in the field if you have symptoms of amyloidosis like congestive heart failure, shortness of breath, irregular heart rhythm, neuropathy, unexplained stroke, swelling of legs or ankles, or kidney dysfunction. SIU Medicine specialists use the following tests to arrive at the correct diagnosis: 1. Detailed

Diagnostic angiography is a detailed study of a patient's blood vessels. Sometimes called a contrast test, it involves injecting a dye into the bloodstream which will illuminate in an x-ray, giving doctors a detailed map of the circulatory system.

There are various ways to establish dialysis access upon kidney failure so dialysis therapy can clean and filter your blood."

Diarrheal diseases are the second-leading cause of death in children worldwide. Less prevalent in the United States, these conditions can largely be prevented with adequate sanitation methods and clean drinking water.

On September 16, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced new appointments to state boards and commissions. Don Diemer, PA, DHSc, was appointed to serve as a member of the Illinois State Medical Board. Diemer is the program director for the Physician Assistant Program and Doctor of Medical Science Program at SIU School of Medicine. He also serves as a physician assistant for Rural Health Inc. Previously, Diemer served as the associate program director for the Physician Assistant Program at Texas Tech University. Diemer served in the United States Air Force for more than 20 years as a captain

Diseases of blood cells include a variety of conditions that can damage a patient's red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Common examples include anemia, affecting red blood cells; von Willebrand disease, affecting platelets; and white cell counts that are either too high or too low, affecting the body's immune system.

Breast diseases include any disease or condition affecting the breasts, and can occur in both female and male patients. Breast cancer is the most well-known example, but other diseases can lead to pain, lumps, irritation, discharge, or other symptoms.