Diabetes

Resources in this category:

Diabetes and Public Health Resource
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/

Includes Diabetes Statistics, the patient guide Take Charge of Your Diabetes, Frequently Asked Questions about Diabetes, Diabetes Articles from the CDC, the National Diabetes Fact Sheet and Ask about Diabetes.

Diabetes Dictionary
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/dictionary/index.htm

"This dictionary of diabetes terms defines words that are often used when talking or writing about diabetes. It is designed for people who have diabetes and their families and friends. It provides basic information about the disease, its long-term effects, and its care."

Diabetes.com
http://www.diabetes.com/

Learn how to control Type 2 diabetes. Find out about its causes and effects. Understand your role in managing this affliction. Hear about others' personal experiences.

Discovery of Insulin
http://www.discoveryofinsulin.com/

"The role of this website is to preserve and document the history of ... the discovery of insulin." Biographies of the discoverer, Dr. Frederick Banting, and several other Canadian research scientists of the time. Detailed anecdotes and description of experiments that led to the discovery. Includes diabetes links page.

The Healing Handbook for Persons with Diabetes
http://www.umassmed.edu/diabeteshandbook/

The full text of this handbook for people with diabetes is available online. It deals with what diabetes is as well as how to cope with it and care for yourself. Illustrations are used to explain many of the concepts.

Joslin Diabetes Center
http://www.joslin.org/

Presents diabetes news, research, and educational information. Much of the information provided is particularly helpful for those newly diagnosed with diabetes.