Diabetic Links
Manufacturer's Websites for Data Management Software
- 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.
- www.alternativediabetes.com for supplement/nutritional information.
- 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."
- The Glycemic Index by Rick Mendosa- Visit this site to understand how to use the Glycemic Index to control your sugar levels.
Health Links / Insurance Information
- Medscape - a source for all health-related questions
- Healthcentral - another source for health concerns
- 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.
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 Association
- Joslin Diabetes Center
- American Association of Diabetes Educators - find a diabetes educator near you
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
Diabetic Supplies from Support Plus Medical
You could be eligible to receive the testing supplies you need, the easy way, for little or no out-of-pocket cost.* Support Plus Medical is the supplies division of American Diabetes.
Find out if you qualify today with a free and simple profile: Free Diabetic Supplies Form
* Deductibles and co-pays may apply.