Diabetes can increase the risk of developing other conditions, such as heart disease. It can be managed effectively and many people with diabetes lead a healthy, active life. Use this guide to find out more about diabetes.
Learn about various insulin delivery devices in this slide show:
If you are a diabetic who uses insulin as part of your diabetes treatment, you may have thought about choosing an insulin pump. Insulin pumps aim to mimic natural insulin levels in your blood by delivering continuous (basal) doses of insulin at all times, as well as supplemental (bolus) doses before meal times. Learn about the pros and cons of insulin pumps in this slide show.
Are you at risk for diabetes? Take this quick and simple test to find out if you're at risk of diabetes. NHS, England's national health service, is a great resource for health information.
This easy to use "Best" rated website (2007 & 2008) turns glucose readings into online trends and graphs you can share with physicians, family and friends.
My Electronic MD is a symptom checker which allows you to find likely causes of your symptoms in a relatively short period of time. After selecting your main complaint, you will be asked to select a scenario representing a constellation of symptoms that best fits your history, similar to the way physicians make diagnoses in the office.
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