Free eye care is available for older adults who haven”t seen an eye doctor in at least three years through the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Senior Eye Care Program. Qualified adults, age 65 or older, can receive a full exam and up to one year of care. Call 1-800-222-eyes (3937) for details.
Do you have T2 diabetes and are interested in reducing STRESS and improving diabetes control?
2 03 2010Pitt researchers are looking at whether a stress reduction program called Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction can help people with type 2 diabetes.
You may be eligible if you are:
Between 30-70 years of age
Take oral medications and/or diet treatment for
diabetes, but NOT INSULIN
Have had type 2 diabetes
Willing to attend 8 weekly two hour group
meditation classes in Shadyside and keep
three morning appts. in Oakland for testing
Agree to be randomized to EITHER the stress
reduction program OR to receive
informational material on stress and
diabetes
Eligible participants will receive up to $60.00 as reimbursement for participation.
For more information, please call the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Study Investigator at 412-624-9554.
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