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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.

Pittsburgh Resources

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Subject LC Classification
Diabetes RC 658.5-662

Selected Books

Alterman, Seymour L.
Diabetes: Prevention, Control and Cure

A guide to understanding diabetes, this book provides information on the differences between type I and type II diabetes, reducing long term complications, diet and nutrition, and various forms of treatment.
RC660.4.A482 2006x

Bernstein, Richard K.
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars

This book focuses on living with and managing diabetes to prevent long term complications. Bernstein offers a step-by-step guide for those people libing with type I or type II diabetes.
RC660.4.B464 2007

Author
The Complete Quick & Hearty Diabetic Cookbook

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.
RC662.C63 2007

Newgent, Jackie
The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook: 150 High-Flavor Recipes Made With Real Foods

With 150 recipes, this book focuses on preparing foods from whole and unprocessed ingredients.
RC662.N494 2007

Perrin, Rosemarie
Living With Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Health and Take Control of Your Life

Written for those adults 60 years of age or older, this book offers advice for family and caregivers, as well as diabetes sufferers, about how to handle the challenges Type 2 diabetes.
RC660.4.P47 2007