Five doctors have been appointed to organize and conduct a Diabetes Detection Drive during Diabetes Week starting Sunday.
Dr. Fred A. Eigenbrod, drive chairman, appointed Dr. Robert Bernhard Jr., Dr. Robert Burch, Dr. John Garcia, Dr. Daniel W. Hayes and Dr. John L. Leckert.
Purpose of the drive will be to inform New Orleanians of the simple test to determine dia-I etes and to, familiarize them with the danger signals that accompany diabetes, including excessive thirst, excessive urination, loss of weight, intense itching, slow healing of cuts and bruises, excessive hunger, changes in vision, easy tiring and pain in the extremities.
"For the most part, diabetes is dangerous only when neglected," Dr. Eigenbrod said. "A diabetic who is found early and promptly brought under medical care almost always continues to lead a normal life."
