Diabetes
treatments
Overview of pills and insulin
InteliHealth
Depending on the type of diabetes you have and your individual needs, your doctor might prescribe one or more of the following medications. Click here and take control of your diabetes!
This extensive database of information is for everyone, from the newly diagnosed to those who have been living with diabetes for years. Don't miss the section on health topics from A to Z.
symptoms
Gestastional diabetes
NICHD
Discover how diabetes can occur during pregnancy and how it can affect mother and baby. Be sure to check out the important links on the bottom of the page for more information.
Educate yourself on all the important topics concerning juvenile diabetes, including diagnosis, emergencies, school issues, depression and even a phenomenon called diabulimia.
Symptoms, consequences, treatments
Illumistream
Watch one or all of these seven videos that cover pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes and diabetes types 1 and 2. A quick and easy way to learn the essentials of diabetes!
self-help
Diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2
UpToDate
From glucose monitoring and treatments to pregnancy and possible complications, this compilation of overviews is a great resource for anyone living with diabetes.
Diabetic meal plan
Food Network
This link features a complete 30 day meal plan for people with diabetes. Each day includes recipes, three meals and a snack.
Diabetes resource center
Healthology
Click on a subcategory to get directed to the appropriate video and article library. An enormous amount of information all in one place!
Guide to healthy eating
Helpguide
This link provides a brief overview and some useful links about diet and nutrition for people living with diabetes, in a nicely-designed and well-organized package.
Diabetes videos: The basics
HealthiNation
Explore important health topics concerning diabetes with these high-quality videos. Learn what causes diabetes, how to manage it and how to improve your diet.
risks
The facts summarized here are startling. Native Americans, blacks, Latinos and some people of Asian descent are 1.5 to 2.3 times more likely to develop diabetes than whites.
Ten myths dispelled
American Diabetes Association
Even though it's a common disease, there's still a lot of misinformation and lack of knowledge surrounding diabetes. Clear up any ambiguity here.
alternatives
Complementary considerations
Univ of Maryland
Click here to learn how herbs, supplements, exercise and acupuncture can play a role in managing your diabetes, and be sure to get your physician's approval.
The glycemic index
Glycemic Index
This database provides the glycemic index (GI) of many common foods. Use the GI to figure out a food's effect on blood sugar, insulin and satiety.
Insipidus - the other diabetes
DI Foundation
Most people don't realize that there is another category of diabetes that has nothing to do with sugar and insulin, but can have similar symptoms to diabetes mellitus. Take a look!


