The Internet is crammed full of information on virtually any disease or ailment. In honor of National Diabetes Month, we're going to surf for sites on diabetes. Before we proceed, let me add this disclaimer. Use the information you find here to gain knowledge about the disease, but always consult your physician before making any changes in your diabetes' regime. 

Children with DIABETES is an exceptional site containing sections such as: Ask the Diabetes Team, Diabetes Basics, Food and Diet, and a Diabetes Dictionary. Message boards and chat rooms offer support. The site has more links than could ever be listed here. It's a "must see." http://www.castleweb.com/diabetes/

American Diabetes Association's Center for Online Diabetes Information contains information about the ADA and diabetes. Do you have diabetes and not know it? Take their test. http://www.diabetes.org/

The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation is a nonprofit health agency whose mission is to support and fund research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. http://www.jdfcure.com/

The Diabetes Handbook was developed by a diabetes educator and physicians at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. http://www.ummed.edu:8000/dept/diabetes/handbook/
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The Diabetes Prevention Trial is a national study to test whether it may be possible to prevent Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes. Information on screening procedures can be found here. http://www.med.stanford.edu/school/DPT1.html

On-Line Resources for Diabetics contains mailing lists, Usenet newsgroups, IRC channels, and forums on various online services for diabetes. http://www.cruzio.com/~mendosa/faq.html

MiniMed Web is the home page for Insulin Pump Therapy. http://www.minimed.com/

Diabetes Interview News is a free weekly e-newsletter for people with diabetes. To subscribe, send a message to diabetes-news-request@lists.best.com, and in the body of the message write: subscribe.  

The Joslin Diabetes Center is an international leader in diabetes research, treatment, and patient and professional education. You can request a free packet containing a booklet on the latest in research, a copy of their magazine, and a list of their affiliated clinics and centers. http://www.joslin.harvard.edu/

The Diabetes Mall contains information on subjects such as flexible insulin therapy, secrets of diabetes math and carb counting, mechanisms to prevent complications, and a reference book, cookbook, and software section. http://www.diabetesnet.com/

Diabetes-Doctors Guide to the Internet contains medical news and alerts, diabetes and drug information, discussion groups and newsgroups, and other related sites. http://www.pslgroup.com/DIABETES.htm

The Diabetes Monitor monitors diabetes happenings in cyberspace. It contains web pages about various aspects of diabetes care. http://www.mdcc.com/

Lilly's Managing Your Diabetes site contains an educational center, questions and answers, and even diabetes games. http://www.lilly.com/diabetes/

HealthAtoZ's Search Engine contains 81 links to diabetes' sites on the Internet. http://www.healthatoz.com/

Diabetes Online Software Services provides descriptions of five computer programs by ITA Software called Diabetes WorksTM. http://www.diabetesonline.com/

The Family's Guide To Diabetes is for diabetic kids and their families based on personal experiences. http://diabetes.cbyc.com

Diabetic Supply Catalog is the place to order your diabetic supplies online. http://www.edgepark.com/catalog.html

The Diabetic DataCentre contains frequently asked questions about diabetes, software, medical news, late-breaking items of interest, and information for diabetic children and their parents. http://www.demon.co.uk/diabetic/

Focus On... Diabetes Mellitus is an article published in the Medical Sciences Bulletin by Pharmaceutical Information Associates, Ltd. The article discusses insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes and drugs used in the treatment of NIDDM. http://www.pharminfo.com/pubs/msb/diabetes.html

Next week, we'll look at basketball sites on the Internet. Until then, enjoy the Net!

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.

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