Featured Topic: Diabetes

There are 18.2 million Americans with diabetes - and nearly one-third of them (or 5.2 million people) don't know it!

Take this test to see if you are at risk for having diabetes: Diabetes Risk Test (American Diabetes Association)

 

Diabetes in the News

News on Diabetes (MedlinePlus)

 

Recommended Books on Diabetes

American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes: The Ultimate Home Reference from the Diabetes Experts , 4th Edition
American Diabetes Association (2005)
Includes information on symptoms, complications, exercise and nutrition, blood sugar control,  sexual issues, drug therapies, insulin regimes, and more.  Also covers information about children, schools and day care.

The "I Hate to Exercise" Book for People with Diabetes, 2nd Edition
Charlotte Hayes (2006)
Easy-to-use guide on low-impact exercises shows how seniors can maintain fitness with 30 minutes of exercise a day.  Emphasizes fitting activity into everyday life and using commonly available items.

Diabetes: A Guide to Living Well , 4th Edition
Gary Arsham, MD, PHD and Ernst Lowe (2004)
Updated to meet current ADA guidelines.  Offers different levels of committment to help you decide which treatment plan will work with your lifestyle and health, both mental and physical.

The First Year Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
Gretchen Becker (2001)
Takes the reader through each day of the first week, each week of the first month, and the next 11 months after diagnosis.  Addresses the questions not always answered by healthcare providers.  Written by a diabetes patient.

Diabetes Cookbook
American Diabetes Association (2000)
Shows how to plan menus to achieve a well-balanced diet and stable blood glucose levels and gives advice on interpreting nutrional guidelines and adapting standard recipes.

Diabetes Snack Munch Nibble Nosh Book, 3rd Edition
Ruth Glick (2006)
Recipes for more than 170 quick-fix snacks and mini-meals.  Includes complete nutrition analysis, preparation times, and exchanges for every recipe.

Official Pocket Guide to Diabetic Exchanges
Eric Schiller (2003)
Convenient exchange list to take along to the grocery store and to restaurants.
 

NC Support Groups

UNC Diabetes Care Center

Diabetes - Websites Serving North Carolina (NC Health Info)

Find a Diabetes Educator (National Association of Diabetes Educators)

Find an Endochrinologist (American Association of Clinical Endochrinologists)

 

Links on Diabetes

Diabetes Learning Center for the Recently Diagnosed (American Diabetes Association)

Diabetes Center (Mayo Clinic)

Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Diabetes Under Control (National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse)
Spanish

Managing the ABC's of Diabetes (American College of Physicians)

Diabetic Diet (MedlinePlus)

Eating and Diabetes (National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse)

What I Need to Know about Physical Activity and Diabetes (National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse)

Financial Help for Diabetes Care (National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse)

Diabetes Dictionary (National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse)

Diabetes (MedlinePlus)

 

 

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