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NIDDK logoNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
DHHS. National Institutes of Health.
Find a wealth of information on diabetes, for consumers and professionals alike.
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Diabetes Overview
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Learn about the various types of diabetes as well as management of the disease. Also in PDF|191 KB.
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What I Need to Know About Eating and Diabetes
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Find out how the food you eat affects your blood sugar levels and ways to manage the disease through meal planning. Also in PDF|1.4 MB, and in Spanish.
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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Resources include:
- Introduction to Diabetes
- Treatments for Diabetes
- Complications of Diabetes
- Statistics
- Clinical Trials, Guidelines, and Research Reports
- Diabetes Materials
- Information in Spanish
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National Diabetes Fact Sheet
DHHS. CDC. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Information and estimates, 2005. Also in PDF|247 KB.
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Diagram of Insulin Actvitiy in CellsMedlinePlus: Diabetes
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides links and access to many resources about diabetes. Also in Spanish.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diabetes
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Information related to diabetes, including definition, causes and risk factors, symptoms, treatments, complications, and more. Also in Spanish.
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Diabetes ~ A-Z List
DHHS. NIDDK. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse.
Also find Easy-to-Read publications and Spanish-language publications.
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National Diabetes Education Program
DHHS. National Institutes of Health; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Federally funded program includes over 200 partners at the federal, state, and local levels, working together to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes. Find resources, statistics, news and more to help with diabetes.
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Type 1 Diabetes Fact Sheet  (PDF|64 KB)
DHHS. National Institutes of Health.
Provides statistics and the status of current research and knowledge on Type 1 diabetes. Also discusses possible future discoveries in Type 1 diabetes prevention and management.
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Information in Spanish
DHHS. NIDDK. National Diabetes Education Program.
List of diabetes resources that are available in Spanish.
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Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Learn about type 2 diabetes including the risks, complications, and prevention strategies. Also in PDF|417 KB and in Spanish.
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Diabetes Public Health Resource
DHHS. CDC. NCCDPH. Division of Diabetes Translation.
Combines support for public health diabetes prevention and control programs and translates research findings into clinical and public health practice. Site provides resources and information including:
- National Diabetes Surveillance System
- State-Based Diabetes Prevention & Control Programs
- Diabetes Projects
- Diabetes - At a Glance 2007
- Diabetes publications and products, English and Spanish
- Diabetes FAQs
- Diabetes & Me
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Map of the United StatesState-Based Diabetes Prevention & Control Programs
DHHS. CDC. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Here you can access information (DPCPs) for a specific state.
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Diabetes - Meal Planning
DHHS. NIH. NLM. MedlinePlus.
Interactive multimedia tutorial on Diabetes and meal planning.
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Recipe and Meal Planner Guide
DHHS. NIDDK. National Diabetes Education Program.
Provides meal planning tips and recipes for eating healthy and staying fit to control and manage diabetes. Also available in Spanish.
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Older coupleNIH Senior Health ~ Diabetes
DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
On-line interactive information on diabetes for seniors. Also in printer-friendly format.
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If You Have Diabetes, You are at High Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke  (PDF|264 KB)
DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Diabetes Education Program.
Brochure emphasizes the high risk of heart disease if you have diabetes. Offers ABC strategies to help you lower the risk.
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Diabetes Dictionary
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Defines words that are often used when people talk or write about diabetes. Designed for people with diabetes and for their families and friends. Also in PDF|600 KB and in Spanish.
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Ten Ways African Americans Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes  (PDF|42 KB)
DHHS. NIDDK. National Diabetes Education Program.
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African Americans and Diabetes
DHHS. NIH. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse.
Find several resources for African Americans with diabetes.
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Hispanics/Latinos and Diabetes
DHHS. NIH. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse.
Links to fact sheets and other resources on diabetes in Hispanic and Latino Americans including Spanish language versions.
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Ten Ways Hispanics/Latinos Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes  (PDF|145 KB)
DHHS. NIDDK. National Diabetes Education Program.
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CAM and Diabetes: A Focus on Dietary Supplements
DHHS. NIH. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Fact sheet discusses complementary therapies related to diabetes. Also in PDF|276 KB.
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Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for Diabetes
DHHS. NIDDK. National Diabetes Education Program.
Discusses complementary and alternative medicine therapies for individuals with diabetes and provides links to additional sources of information.
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Diabetes and Pregnancy
DHHS. CDC. National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities.
Answers to frequently asked questions about diabetes and pregnancy.
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Managing Gestational Diabetes: A Patient's Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Child Health & Human Development.
Booklet gives patients the information they need to talk to health care providers, dietitians, family members and friends.
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What People With Diabetes Need to Know About Osteoporosis
DHHS. NIH. NIAMS. Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases - National Resource Center.
Fact sheet about the link between diabetes and osteoporosis and what you should know. Also in PDF|134 KB.
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Diabetes and Oral Health
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
Did you know diabetes can also cause problems in your mouth? Find out more.
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