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American Diabetes Association view detail comment email this

Contains research news and treatment advances, legislative and advocacy updates, clinical practice recommendations, fact sheets and self-care tips for patients, information on Type 1 (juvenile) and Type 2 (adult onset) diabetes, articles, and a dictionary of related terms. Also features information about grants and research projects, groups affected by diabetes, and risk factors. Includes information in Spanish.
http://www.diabetes.org/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Nov 11, 2009


American Diabetes Month view detail comment email this

Material associated with topics assigned to the weeks in American Diabetes Month (November). Topics include caregivers (week 1), employees (week 2), diabetes around the world (week 3), at-risk populations (week 4), and youth and Type 1 diabetes (week 5). Also includes a media kit. From the American Diabetes Association.
http://www.diabetes.org/community-events/programs/american-diabetes-month/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Nov 6, 2009


Children With Diabetes: The Online Community for Kids, Families and Adults With Diabetes view detail comment email this

Research updates and legislative information, as well as chat groups, interviews, and links to diabetes-related organizations worldwide. A team of health professionals answers questions submitted by readers. Specific resources for a diabetic student in school, how to say "I have diabetes" in many languages, diabetes humor, recipes, mailing lists, and a variety of educational resources are also included.
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Jan 30, 2009


David Mendosa's Diabetes Directory view detail comment email this

Resources here include practical information for patients; Web pages of patients; charitable, educational, government, and research institutions; and a great deal more. There is also a special section of non-English sites. The site creator is a freelance writer "specializing in writing about diabetes, which I have." Site includes many of his articles in addition to the annotated links to outside resources.
http://www.mendosa.com/diabetes.htm
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Mar 31, 2008


Diabetes Dictionary view detail comment email this

"This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about diabetes. It is designed for people who have diabetes and for their families and friends." Includes illustrations for some terms. From the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC).
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/dictionary/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Jul 25, 2003


Diabetes Health view detail comment email this

Online edition of print magazine of same title, providing "information on diabetes and its care." Includes articles, humor, cartoons, video clips, links to related sites, and more. Searchable.
http://www.diabeteshealth.com/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated May 28, 2004


Diabetes Information view detail comment email this

This U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) site focuses on food and meal planning "and the medical products [used] to treat your diabetes, including glucose meters, insulin pumps, diabetes medicines, and insulin." Includes information about product use, selection, recalls, and approvals; needle disposal; and more. Also includes information about complications, a question and answer section, and news about diabetes. Searchable.
http://www.fda.gov/diabetes/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated May 18, 2003


Diabetes Public Health Resource view detail comment email this

This site provides descriptions of the four types of diabetes, a diabetes fact sheet, various reports and studies, a FAQ, statistics, and listings of various diabetes projects and programs around the country. There are also links to related resources. From the U.S. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Diabetes Translation.
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Dec 30, 2002


GrandmaSandy.com view detail comment email this

Downloads of books and games about type 1 diabetes for young children. Books and some games also available in Spanish, French, Hebrew, Italian, and Swedish. Created by a woman whose grandson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
http://www.grandmasandy.com
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health
Last updated Sep 15, 2004


Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes view detail comment email this

Questions and answers about insulin resistance, "a silent condition that increases the chances of developing diabetes and heart disease." Discusses symptoms, testing, reversal of the condition, and the connection between insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes. From the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/insulinresistance/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type
Last updated Aug 12, 2004


Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) view detail comment email this

Site of a foundation dedicated to researching type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. See "Life With Diabetes" for FAQs and resources for children and teens. Also features information on research, clinical trials, an overview of legislative issues, "How To" tips for volunteer advocates, and more.
http://www.jdrf.org
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated May 7, 2006


Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF): Kids Online view detail comment email this

For children and teenagers with diabetes. Contains information on living with diabetes, treatment, and research. Also features a forum where children can share artwork and stories or find a pen pal. Searchable.
http://kids.jdrf.org/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Aug 22, 2004


National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) view detail comment email this

The NIDDK's research "encompasses the broad spectrum of metabolic diseases such as diabetes, inborn errors of metabolism, endocrine disorders, mineral metabolism, digestive diseases, nutrition, urology and renal disease, and hematology." The site includes a FAQ and information about research and funding opportunities, clinical research, laboratories, and specific diseases and conditions. Searchable. Some material in Spanish. From the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Jan 30, 2009


National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Easy-to-Read Publications view detail comment email this

Collection of easy-to-understand publications on diabetes, digestive diseases (such as peptic ulcers and celiac disease), kidney diseases, and urological diseases (such as bedwetting and urinary tract infections). Publications include many simple diagrams and illustrations. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/HealthEducation/HealthEzToRead
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Oct 27, 2009


Online Diabetes Resources view detail comment email this

Annotated guide to diabetes resources on the Internet.
http://www.mendosa.com/faq.htm
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Dec 29, 2001


Think Like a Pancreas view detail comment email this

This website for teens with type 1 diabetes uses animation and humor to explain the basics of living well with the disease. Pierre Pancreas serves as a guide to topics such as blood sugar control, lifestyle issues, complications, and trouble shooting. Also includes links to related sites. From Goryeb Children's Hospital, Atlantic Health System.
http://thinklikeapancreas.com
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health
Last updated Jun 24, 2009




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