Having gone without a haircut since October, this particular fountain grass has gotten unruly. A rainy winter made everything in the garden grow, and ornamental grasses are no exception. Time to get down to business. Grass-Grooming Tools. Like any project, gather your tools and stuff before you get down to business.
Diabetic eye screening. Diabetic eye screening is a key part of diabetes care. People with diabetes are at risk of damage from diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can lead to sight loss if it's not treated. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of sight loss among people of working age.
Comprehensive Diabetes CareâLDL-C Screening. Measure Definition. The Comprehensive Diabetes CareâLDL-C Screening measure reports the percentage of members 18 through 75 years of age with diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) who had an LDL-C test during the measurement year. Importance. LDL-C screening is important for diabetics and is used to test cholesterol levels in the blood. High LDL-C levels are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular mortality, heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.75,76 Patients with diabetes are at a two to three times greater risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to patients who are non-diabetics.