by Medwatch 7 | Apr 6, 2020 | Medwatch 7, Wound care
Foot ulcers can send you to the doctor, but if not treated, it can lead to an amputation, which is why taking care of your feet is important. April is Foot Health Awareness Month, and according to foot.com, most Americans log 75,000 miles on their feet by the time...
by Medwatch 7 | Mar 17, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Children's Health, Diabetes, Nutrition
March is Nutrition awareness month, and for diabetic people, nutrition can play a big part in quality of life. Childhood obesity has more than tripled the past 30 years in the united states. Because of this trend more children than ever before are at an...
by Medwatch 7 | Nov 5, 2018 | Diabetes, Medwatch 7
November is Diabetes Awareness month, and the medical community wants to use this time to help eliminate the stigma surrounding diabetes by educating people. There are over 23 million people with diabetes in the country. Oklahoma is ranked 8th for the highest number...
by Medwatch 7 | Nov 22, 2017 | Diabetes, Medwatch 7
MedWatch- November is National Diabetes Awareness Month from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. To help educate kids about how to eat right and exercise, the Lawton Community Health Center is sending diabetes...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 19, 2016 | Diabetes, gum disease, Medwatch 7, Oral
Diabetes and mouth health from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Did you know gum disease is a common side effect of diabetes? Symptoms like bleeding gums are an indication you should see your dentist right away. Ultimately, tooth loss can occur. Those living with diabetes...
