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Diabetes

Web Sites

  • American Diabetes Association
    The ADA is the leading nonprofit organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The site provides information on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, diet and nutrition, and weight loss and exercise.
  • Children with Diabetes
    An online community dedicated to Type 1 diabetes in children. The site offers support to parents and famlies.
  • Joslin Diabetes Center
    The center focuses on research, care, and education of diabetes. The site includes resources on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; diabetes testing, diagnosis and management; and information on diabetes during pregnancy.
  • MedlinePlus: Diabetes
    MedlinePlus offers comprehensive resources on diabetes and related topics. The site includes information on diagnosis and symptoms, treatment, prevention, online tutorials and much more.
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    A part of the National Institutes of Health, the site provides detailed information on endocrine and metabolic diseases, including diabetes.
  • WebMD: Diabetes Health Center
    Includes a diabetes guide, questions and answers, latest articles.
 

Pittsburgh Resources

 

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Subject LC Classification
Diabetes RC 658.5-662

Selected Books

The Complete Quick & Hearty Diabetic Cookbook
RC662.C63 2007
Edited by American Diabetes Association
The book includes over 250 low fat recipes that are designed to be fast, simple to make, and taste great.
 
Diabetes A to Z: What You Need to Know about Diabetes - Simply Put
RC660.4.D526 2010
A handbook from the American Diabetes Association
 
Geil, Patti Bazel & Tami A. Ross
What Do I Eat Now?: A Step-by-Step Guide to Eating Right with Type 2 Diabetes
RC662.G452 2009
Diabetic diet meal plan ideas from the American Diabetes Association - get started on a lifetime of healthy eating! Diabetes nutrition facts help you get control of your blood glucose levels.
 
The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet
RC662.M385 2011x
The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet, adapted for people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, is a two-phase plan to help at-risk people prevent and control diabetes by losing weight quickly and safely, and then maintaining that weight loss.
 
Mayo Clinic: The Essential Diabetes Book
RC660.4.M373 2009x
This book provides practical advice to help successfully manage diabetes and reduce the risk of serious complications.
 
Newgent, Jackie
The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook: 150 High-Flavor Recipes Made With Real Foods
RC662.N494 2007
With 150 recipes, this book from the American Diabetes Association focuses on preparing foods from whole and unprocessed ingredients.
 
Reddy, S. Sethu K.
The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Diabetes
RC660.4.R43 2009
A short introduction to Diabetes, what it is, risk factors, how to control it with diet, excercise, medicine.
 
Rubin, Alan L.
Prediabetes for Dummies
RC660.4.R833 2010x
Prediabetes For Dummies examines the signs and symptoms of this potential precursor to diabetes (a heightened level of glucose, and/or impaired glucose tolerance) and offers up-to-date information about treatment.
 
Shane-McWhorter, Laura
The American Diabetes Association Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements: What You Need to Know from Aloe to Zinc
RC661.A47 S528 2009
This guide lays out, in clear terms, pertinent information about why popular herbs and nutritional supplements are used and how they affect prescription drugs.
 
The Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications
RC660.4.U53 2009
This new edition from the American Diabetes Association covers everything from heart, eye, and kidney diseases to GI problems and critical foot care. Also included is the latest information on new drugs, overcoming depression, and erectile dysfunction.