Diabetes Links
American Diabetes Assoc
Great resource for anyone with diabetes. Has general information, news, nutrition tips and recipes, books and a bookstore.
Colorado branch of American Diabetes Association:
American Diabetes Association
2480 W. 26th Avenue, Suite 120
Denver, CO, 80211
(720) 855-1102 (720) 855-1302 fax
phone: 1 888 DIABETES
BD Diabetes.com
Information about managing diabetes with diet, exercise, pills and injfections. Has a section on caring for a chid with diabetes which includes booklets for school personnel.
Children with Diabetes
Many articles on all aspects of diabetes in children including diabetes at school, information for teachers & caregivers, camps, nutrition and recipes, chat rooms and sections just for kids.
Diabetes Monitor
Everything about diabetes types I and II, including: camps, monitoring devices, exercise, government, medications, news, nutrition, organizations, pregnancy, travel, etc. Has Spanish section.
Diabetes New Day
Contains a wealth of advice on managing diabetes, especially type 2. Include information about exercise, a glucose tracker and a "Fast Lane" which is about eating in fast food restaurants.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Current treatments, general information, a dictionary of diabetes terms and diabetes-related complicaitons.
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Sample books in the Family Health Library
- "The Challenge of Childhood Diabetes: Family Strategies for Raising a Healthy Child" by Laura Plunkett; iUniverse, 2006
- “Diabetes Care for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: A Reassuring Guide” by Jean Betschart; Wiley, 1999
- “Diabetes-Free Kids: A Take-Charge Plan for Preventing & Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Children” by Sheri Colberg; Avery, 2005
- “Doctor’s Guide to Diabetes and Your Child: New Therapties for Type 1 and Type 2” by Allan Sosin; Kensingon Books, 2000
- "Getting A Grip on Diabetes: Quick Tips & Tehcniques for Kids & Teens" by Spike and Bo Loy; American Diabetes Assn., 2007
- “Living With Diabetes: A Guide for Patient and Parents” by James W. Reed; Hilton Publ., 2005
- ““Type 2 Diabetes in Teens” by Jean Betschart-Roemer; Wiley, 2002
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