Diabetic Links
Manufacturer's Websites for Data Management Software
- Ascensia/Glucometer DEX - free with purchase of cable
- Ascensia/Glucometer Elite XL - free with purchase of cable
- Prestige Smart System - internet uploading free. For easier/faster uploading you can purchase a cable.
- Freestyle - cost of software includes the cable
- Accu-Chek - software compatible with Advantage, Complete, Active and Compact meters. Cost of software includes cable.
Food/Supplement/Sweets
- Check out www.diabeticcooking.com for more recipes or to subscribe to their magazine.
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SugarFreeConnection.com supplies those hard to find, great tasting sugar free candies.
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www.alternativediabetes.com for supplement/nutritional information.
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www.informulab.com - for Beta Fast GXR herbal supplement, Gymnema Sylvestre Extract. "Concentrated, standardized, extended release GS extract. Helps control sweetness cravings and glucose absorption while boosting pancreatic function. A safe, effective, natural alternative treatment to help control high glucose levels associated with diabetes."
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The Glycemic Index by Rick Mendosa
Visit this site to understand how to use the Glycemic Index to control your sugar levels. Don't forget - we sell the book here on our website!
Health Links / Insurance Information
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Medscape - a source for all health-related questions
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Healthcentral - another source for health concerns
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Ask a doctor! have a question? ask a doctor at healthcentral.com.
- DiabeticInsurance.com Life insurance for diabetics.
- The Diabetes Monitor understanding diabetes and learning to cope with it.
- www.alternativediabetes.com for great information on managing your diabetes with alternative and complementary methods.
- Medicare - understand what is and is not covered by Medicare, compare Medigap programs, and more.
- ADA's State Law Manual - understand what is mandated for your state
Associations/Organizations
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
- The Center for Disease Control, Diabetes Home Page
- American Diabetes Association
- International Diabetic Athletes Assoc
- Joslin Diabetes Center
- American Assoc of Diabetes Educators - find a diabetes educator near you
- Diabetes Angel Network - don't discard any unused or unwanted diabetic supplies or equipment. Contact the Diabetes Angel Network and they'll make sure it gets to someone who needs the item.
Great for Kids
- Children With Diabetes
- www.starbright.org - an organization to help chronically ill children (not just diabetes). Educational videos, books, cd-roms - some for free to ill children!
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
- KidsCamps - for kids with diabetes
For Pets with Diabetes
