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GENERAL TYPE 1 DIABETES INFORMATION:
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
A service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Established in 1978, the clearinghouse provides information about type 1 diabetes to people with diabetes and to their families, health care professionals, and the public.
Type 1 Diabetes Dictionary
This dictionary from the NIDDK defines words that are often used when people talk or write about type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes). It is designed for people who have type 1 diabetes and for their families and friends.
The National Diabetes Education Program
The National Diabetes Education Program is a federally-sponsored initiative that involves public and private partners to improve the treatment and outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes, to promote early diagnosis, and to prevent the onset of diabetes.
CDC's Diabetes and Health Resource Page
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, provides answers to frequently asked questions about type 1 diabetes, along with information about prevention and treatment.
INORMATION ABOUT TYPE 1 DIABETES COMPLICATIONS:
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse - Complications
Information about type 1 diabetes complications and ways to help prevent problems.
JDRF Research: Preventing and Reversing Complications
Information about research to prevent and treat type 1 diabetes-related complications such as retinopathy (eye disease), neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney disease), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), and heart disease and stroke.
The Penn State Retina Research Group Introduction to Diabetic Retinopathy
The group's goal is to characterize the cellular and molecular mechanisms that lead to vision impairment in type 1 diabetes, and to generate novel treatments to cure diabetic retinopathy.
JDRF PUBLICATIONS:
Countdown
In-depth analysis of cutting edge type 1 diabetes research and treatments, profiles, and more.
Countdown for Kids
The first magazine especially for kids with type 1 diabetes; information, fun, role models, pen pals.
JDRF Kids Online
The Web site for kids with type 1 diabetes and their friends and family.
JDRF Resources for Diabetes Educators
New informational brochure from JDRF.
JDRF Resources for Endocrinologists
New informational brochure from JDRF.
JDRF Resources for School Nurses
New informational brochure from JDRF.
DIABETES TREATMENT CENTERS:
Joslin Diabetes Center (Boston, MA)
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes (Denver, CO)
Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center at Columbia-Presbyterian (New York, NY)
OTHER SITES OF INTEREST:
dLife.com
dLife.com serves as a total diabetes hub, featuring the latest information and exclusive content about both types 1 and 2 from many of the top experts in the world. Topics include diagnosis, research, lifestyle, and diabetes treatment and management information.
Children with Diabetes
An "online community" for kids, families, and adults with diabetes.
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Information about celiac disease, an autoimmune digestive disease which sometimes affects people with type 1 diabetes.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Diabetes Information
The FDA regulates the medical products used to treat type 1 diabetes, including glucose meters, insulin pumps, diabetes medicines, and insulin. Its Web site is an excellent source for new products that have received FDA approval and other current information about type 1 diabetes care.
DiabetesMonitor.Com
"Monitoring diabetes happenings everywhere in cyberspace."
Diabetes Research Wellness Foundation/Diabetes Wellness Letter
Articles on treatment, diet and exercise, and lifestyle.
Banting Digital Library
History of discovery of insulin; links to U.S./international diabetes organizations.
Insulin Pumpers
Provides information and support for adults and children with type 1 diabetes and their families interested in insulin pump therapy.
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
General diabetes infomation; find a diabetes educator.
Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association (DESA)
DESA exists to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise and physical fitness.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
A professional medical organization devoted to the enhancement of the practice of clinical endocrinology.
Diabetes Education & Camping Association
Lists diabetes camps worldwide.
