$Unique_ID{BRK01732} $Pretitle{} $Title{Diabetes and Your Skin} $Subject{Resources Resource Diabetes MELLITUS Diabetic Diabetics Skin epidermal epidermis} $Volume{Z-0} $Log{} Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc. A Resource About Diabetes and Your Skin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Skin problems for the nation's more than 11 million diabetes patients puts them at risk of serious infection. A free brochure titled "Diabetes and Your Skin" is now available for these people with valuable tips for dealing with an often overlooked problem. "Diabetes and Your Skin" provides information on how to monitor your skin condition, as well as how to clean, moisturize and protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. In addition the six page brochure provides some very basic tips on controlling your diabetes. The booklet is produced by Westwood-Squibb Pharmaceuticals Inc. as part of their ongoing educational efforts, and also includes a discount coupon for their moisturizing skin lotion. To receive your free copy of this booklet, send your requests, with your name and address to Westwood-Squibb Skin Care Information Center, 301 East 57th Street, New York, NY. 10022 The "Footnotes" for foot care are very important to all diabetics who run special risks of complications in this area. ---------------- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.