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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse - NIH
A comprehensive and well organized site for patients with information on diabetes, its treatment, and complications. Includes information in Spanish and a searchable database.
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Basic Diabetes Information - American Diabetes Association
A great place for the newly diagnosed diabetic to begin learning about diabetes. Information in English and Spanish includes discussion of diet, exercise, and glucose monitoring.
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National Diabetes Education Program
Another useful patient resource, especially for the newly diagnosed diabetic. Includes tutorials about the disease and links to relevant organizations.
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Diabetes Public Health Resource - CDC
The FAQ on this CDC site explains diabetes in patient-friendly language. Also included are statistics and information about conferences, ongoing research, and community resources.
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Diabetes Case Studies - American Medical Association
Three interactive and problem-based diabetic case studies. The user receives immediate feedback about case management and can apply for free CME credit.
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The Diabetic Foot - Foot and Ankle Institute
This site from a consortium of podiatrists reviews diagnosis and management of the diabetic foot, including information on peripheral neuropathy, wound care, and foot wear. Case presentations and patient instructions are also included.
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Online Diabetes Library - Joslin Diabetes Center
An excellent patient resource from this Harvard affiliated diabetes center. Includes concise monographs on each diabetic medication and on common issues such as what to do for high blood sugar, hints on insulin use, and foot care.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse - Diabetes
Over 60 diabetes-related guidelines from the National Guideline Clearinghouse.
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Clinical Practice Recommendations - American Diabetes Association
The regularly updated clinical practice guidelines from American Diabetes Association which are also published in Diabetes Care. Can be viewed online or downloaded to a Palm-compatible handheld computer.
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Case Study: Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Type 2 Diabetes
A case presentation and discussion from the Journal of Clinical Diabetes about diabetic ketoacidosis in Type 2 diabetic. Discussion of this non-classic presentation demonstrates important points about pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.
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Diabetes UK - Good Practices in Diabetes Care
Part of the official UK diabetes site, this section for clinicians describes successful examples of diabetes management programs in the UK. Includes innovative initiatives such as using text messaging to answer patients' insulin-related questions.
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