Understanding Type I Diabetes

The second edition of this chart has been simplified for easier and faster comprehension. Provides easy-to-understand visuals and text descriptions of how Type 1 diabetes affects the process of insulin production by the pancreas, which in turn affects glucose conversion to energy. Provides a side-by-side comparison of a normal body cell and a diabetic body cell which illustrates how they differ in converting glucose from food to energy. 

Describes the importance of controlling the level of glucose in the blood and provides the main techniques for doing so. Lists risk factors and symptoms of short-term complications such as hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis. Also describes and provides images of the long-term complications within the body of Type 1 Diabetes.  Size is 20" W by 26" H  Laminated with clear plastic with two brass eyelets at top suitable for hanging. 

Understanding Type II Diabetes

The second edition of this chart has been simplified for easier and faster comprehension. Defines type 2 diabetes and role of glucose and insulin in the body. Lists symptoms, risk factors and ways to control the disease.

This revised chart shows glucose molecules from the digestive system and insulin molecules from the pancreas traveling in a blood vessel. Visually compares a normal body cell to a body cell with diabetes, illustrating when the cell develops a resistance to insulin, making it more difficult for glucose to enter the cell, ultimately leading to build up of glucose in the blood vessel. 

Textually and visually presents complications from the disease: Heart disease, stroke, vascular disease, nerve damage (neuropathy), kidney disease (nephropathy), periodontal disease (gum disease and mouth infection), and eye disease such as glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy.  Size is 20" W by 26" H; Laminated with clear plastic with two brass eyelets at top suitable for hanging. 

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System chart reveals extensive details of central and peripheral components of the Autonomic nervous system in rich color and detail. Topics Include: Spinal organization of pre- and postganglionic systems.  Target organ innervation from parasympathetic and sympathetic systems. Organization of preganglionic parasympathetic systems in the brainstem -- nuclear groups and cranial nerve components. Pharmacology (neurotransmitters) of parasympathetic and sympathetic systems.

This chart is invaluable in understanding peripheral neuropathy, particularly as it relates to "autonomic" components of sensory nerves, nerves of the reproductive organs, and nerves controlling blood pressure. Size is 20" W by 26" H; Laminated with clear plastic with two brass eyelets at top suitable for hanging.
 

NEW! Spinal Nerves and the Autonomic Nervous System Study Guide

This folding study guide takes our most popular anatomical images and puts them in a durable, portable format-perfect for the on-the-go student. Guide shows numbered anatomical structures and contains answers that can be concealed for easy self-testing and memorization. Write-on, wipe-off laminated surface. This quick reference covers:

Spinal and cranial nerves, Listing and description of important branches emerging from proximal part of spinal nerves, Spinal cord segments, Descriptions of nerve plexuses, Cutaneous distribution of spinal nerves and dermatomes, View of spinal cord with spinal nerves & immediate branches, Autonomic nervous system, including sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, Listing of effector organs with sympathetic and parasympathetic action, Folded size approximately 9" x 4". Unfolded size approximately 9" x 24". This publication  is invaluable in understanding peripheral neuropathy, particularly as it relates to sensory nerves, nerves of the reproductive organs, and nerves controlling blood pressure.

Spinal Nerves

Illustrates spinal nerves, cranial nerves and diagrams the portion of the thoracic spinal cord with spinal nerves. Also shows spinal cord segments, cutaneous distribution of spinal nerves and dermal segmentation.  Flexible lamination. Size is 20" Wide by 26" High; Laminated with clear plastic with two brass eyelets at top suitable for hanging.

Dermatomes

Defines dermatomes and illustrates cutaneous areas of peripheral nerve innervation, development of dermatomes and dermatomes in extremities.  This chart is useful in understanding the areas of skin affected by neuropathy, and what nerves or nerve groups may be involved.   Size is 20" W by 26" H. Flexible lamination. Size is 20" Wide by 26" High; Laminated with clear plastic with two brass eyelets at top suitable for hanging.

Disorders of the Eye, 2nd Edition

This chart shows normal eye anatomy as well as normal sagittal section, close up of normal retina and close-up of normal optic disc. Illustrates cataract, corneal ulcers, retinal tear and detachment, vitreous floaters, glaucoma, melanoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, blepharitis and conjunctivitis.  Also shows exotropia and esotropia. Size is 20" W by 26" H; Laminated with clear plastic with two brass eyelets at top suitable for hanging. 

3D Budget Eye Model

For patient or personal education concerning eye and retinal anatomy.  This budget eye model can be used to compare to the above retinal disease chart and explore disorders of the eye such as progressive and non-progressive diabetic retinopathy.   This plastic model has cutaway portion to show inner anatomy: retina, optic disk, optic nerve, choroid, and blood vessels. 4-times natural size, enlarged and mounted on plastic base. Clear cornea and lens are removable. Removable patient education card and base included. Size: 5" x 4" x 3-1/4".