In Control: A Guide for Teens with Diabetes (Juvenile Diabetes...
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How to Make the Best Choices About Your Health Finally, a book about diabetes that you'll actually want to read! This helpful and highly readable...
Encyclopedia: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises money for research to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes and its complications. The JDRF was founded in1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Since its founding, the organization has awarded over 1.16 billion to diabetes research, including more than 137 million in fiscal year 2007. Also in FY 2007, the Foundation has funded 700 centers,...
Diabetes Resource Guide
Diabetes can increase the risk of developing other conditions, such as heart disease. It can be managed effectively and many people with diabetes lead a healthy, active life. Use this guide to find out more about diabetes.
Blood Sugar Slide Show
For those with diabetes testing your blood sugar is an important part of managing your health. Whether you're a pro or just starting out this slide show from the Mayo Clinic takes you through the entire process from washing your hands to recording the numbers to storing your glucometer.
Choosing an Insulin Delivery Device Slide Show
Learn about various insulin delivery devices in this slide show:
If you are a diabetic who uses insulin as part of your diabetes treatment, you may have thought about choosing an insulin pump. Insulin pumps aim to mimic natural insulin levels in your blood by delivering continuous (basal) doses of insulin at all times, as well as supplemental (bolus) doses before meal times. Learn about the pros and cons of insulin pumps in this slide show.
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Diabetes Risk Checker
Are you at risk for diabetes? Take this quick and simple test to find out if you're at risk of diabetes. NHS, England's national health service, is a great resource for health information.