Websites are listed in the order that they were added.
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Links reverified April, 2008
The Piglet
System
("http://www.cee.hw.ac.uk/~alison/pigstart.html")
Patient Medical Records for diabetes patients.
Doctor's
Guide to Diabetes Information and Resources
("http://www.pslgroup.com/DIABETES.htm")
"This page is dedicated to providing timely and reliable information on the diagnosis, research and management of
Diabetes."
Although the title implies it's mainly for health professionals, it would be of
interest to anyone interested in diabetes. Part of
Doctor's Guide to The Internet
WholeNurse and Diabetes
("http://www.wholenurse.com/diabetes.htm")
Part of
WholeNurse.
Continuing Education
(http://www.aadenet.org/continue_frame.htm)
Test your knowledge of diabetes (for a price).
From the American Association of Diabetes Educators
Federation of European Nurses in Diabetes
(http://www.fend.org)
"The Federation intends to develop and promote the professional status of the diabetes nurse throughout
Europe. It also aims to influence European health care policy relevant to diabetes care and research, and to
promote acceptable standards and equity of care for people with diabetes throughout Europe."
WEST-foot
"http://www.cbi-pace.com/prod02.htm"
From Connecticut Bioinstruments.
"The WEST-foot tests sensory function. Patients with diabetes or other diseases may lose protective sensation. The
WEST-foot allows the physician to detect sensory neuropathy and monitor recovery of function following
treatment. The WEST-foot uses calibrated monofilaments to apply a specified force to the skin."
[updated 16Oct2006]
Four Acute Emergencies of Diabetes Mellitus
"http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/dmemerh/sld001.htm"
This is a slide-show presentation originally presented to emergency medical technicians.
There are four sections:
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome
Sick Day Management
Hypoglycemia
Health Care Professionals
"http://www.diabetesresource.com/html/educ.htm"
"A site dedicated to the health care professional committed to preventing amputations in people with diabetes.
Information is arranged in the following sections:
Training Materials,
Publications,
Patient Education" From Eli Lilly and Boehringer-Mannheim.
Diabetes Education
(http://www.bddiabetes.com/)
"Information for people with diabetes and for healthcare professionals"
By
Becton Dickinson and Company. Updated 12Apr2008.
Summary of the Clinical Practice Recommendations
of the
American Diabetes Association.
At the Diabetes Monitor.
Diagnosis
and Monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus
"http://health.newcastle.edu.au/~cspathology/unit42/unit42.htm"
Four case studies.
By Dr Peter G Colman,
Director, Department of Diabetes and
Endocrinology,
The Royal Melbourne Hospital,
and
Dr Stephen Colagiuri,
Chairman, Department of Endocrinology,
Prince of Wales Hospital, NSW, Australia.
Lower Extremity Complication in Diabetes
"http://griffith.dartmouth.edu/ceki/DFC/main/prevention_guide4.html"
The Penn State Diabetes Foot Clinics
Treatment-based
Diabetic Foot Risk Calculator
"http://www.footandankle.com/DMfoot/"
Department of Orthopaedics and the Diabetic Foot Research Group at the University of Texas
Health Science Center, San Antonio
Choice of Lipid-lowering drugs
"http://www.medletter.com/aug2.html"
The Medical Letter.
"Drugs that lower elevated plasma cholesterol concentrations can prevent formation, slow progression and cause regression of atherosclerotic
lesions, and may also improve coronary vasodilatation... All of these drugs must be continued indefinitely; when they are stopped, plasma
cholesterol concentrations generally return to pretreatment levels."
Diabetes Educators Online
"Diabetes Educators Online is a home page developed to address the
online information needs of the beginning
and experienced Diabetes Educator. The web page evolved from a project
funded by a West Virginia University
Public Service Grant..."
Doctor's Home Page
(http://doctorspage.net/)
"The Doctors' Page is the web site specifically designed for the practicing physician. Here you'll find a wide range of resources for you and your patients, handpicked to fit your daily information needs."
By G.S. Nace, M.D.
Diabetes Update
("http://www.telemedicine.org/dmupdate.htm")
Electronic Textbook of Dermatology
National Certification
Board for Diabetes Educators (for the United States)
(http://www.ncbde.org/)
The Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board.
(http://www.cdecb.ca/)
"The Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board (CDECB) is responsible for the development and administration of the certification program for Certified Diabetes Educators in Canada. It is independent and separate from all other diabetes related organizations and associations."
Updated 12Apr2008.
Taking Control of Diabetes
(http://www.powerpak.com/CE/PaceDiabetes/Default.htm)
A 2-Hour CE Program for pharmacists;
Lesson Expires: November 3, 2000. From
Power-PakŪ Communications, Inc.
Diabetes in America, 2nd Edition
('http://diabetes-in-america.s-3.com/Default.htm")
"Diabetes in America, 2nd Edition, is a 733-page compilation and assessment
of epidemiologic, public health, and clinical data on diabetes and its
complications in the United States. It was published by the National
Diabetes Data Group of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. The book
contains 36 chapters organized in five areas" (all available on-line in
Adobe Acrobat PDF format).
Principles
of Care and Guidelines
for the Clinical Management
of Diabetes Mellitus
("http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/diabetes/diabguid.html")
From the NSW Health Department Expert Panel on Diabetes
Centre for Clinical Policy and Practice, NSW, Australia.
The
Role of the Clinical Laboratory In the New Approach to Diabetes
("http://aacc.org/cln/97features/jul97featdiab.html")
By David A. Rezendes, MS (CLS), and James D. Faix, MD. At the AACC website.
Prevention Guidelines
(http://aepo-xdv-www.epo.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/TP_00251.html)
Topic: Diabetes.
A listing of documents about diabetes from the CDC.
"This site is being maintained for historical purposes, but has had no new entries since October 1998."
Updated 12Apr2008.
Strategies
for Improving the Management of Type 2 Diabetes, a Worldwide Epidemic
(http://www.ndei.org/ content/symposia/ symposia_highlights/ 100196/maincontent.asp)
A bibliography of recent important papers and book chapters about diabetes.
From American Academy of Family Physicians Symposium
Strategies for Improving the Management of Type 2 Diabetes, a Worldwide
Epidemic: Prevention, Early Recognition, and Treatment in the Primary Care Setting
October 1, 1996; at the National Diabetes Education Initiative (NDEI) Website.
Diabetes Management and Training Centers
("http://www.diabetestraining.com/")
"The professionals at Diabetes Management and Training Centers, Inc. (DMTC) want to change forever
the way you and your staff deliver diabetes care. Clinical skills are important and at DMTC we teach
and use the best. But diabetes demands more than clinical skill. That is why we always teach clinical
topics within a system of care shown to improve medical, financial, and quality of life outcomes. Our
unique, practical and compelling programs are a perfect update and renewal for seasoned professionals
and a great start for newcomers."
Betty Brackenridge, MS, RD, CDE
and
Kris Swenson, RN, CDE
Diabetes Care and Education
("http://www.dce.org")
A dietetic practice group of the
American Dietetic Association
Tool Thyme for Trainers
("http://www.tool-trainers.com")
"Tool Thyme for Trainers offers a selection
of creative training, education and
presentation aids that add "spice" to your
programs."
Medical Informatics Special Issue
("http://www.tandf.co.uk/JNLS/mif221.htm#1:5")
Application of information technology in
clinical diabetes care:
Part 1.
Databases, algorithms and decision support;
Part 2.
Models and education.
Volume 21 Number 4 and Volume 22 Number 1.
5-minute Survival Kit
(http://www.5-min-survivalkit.com/)
"A Document for Health Care Providers and Patients
...Diabetes educators may print hand-outs for patients after teaching or direct patients to the website for information."
From Novo Nordisk.
Managing Diabetes
(http://enet.ama-assn.org/public/cme/diabreg.htm)
at the AMA website.
"The American Medical Association and the Office of Lilly CME are developing a 2-part monograph and web-based continuing medical education program for primary care physicians and those physicians who treat diabetes. This program will revisit the pathophysiology and risk factors of diabetes, and address new diagnostic criteria, complications and available treatment modalities and strategies."
NDEI Offline / Symposia Highlights
(http://www.ndei.org/content/symposia/maincontent.asp)
At the
National Diabetes Education Initiative
website. "NDEI Satellite Symposia are held in conjunction with significant annual congresses. Each symposium is designed for faculty members to present their latest abstracts and focuses on a topic related to recent findings in diabetes research. Following are the proceedings of prior meetings and conferences, which include faculty, presentation abstracts, and suggested reading."
Diabetes
Articles
(http://www.endolinx.com/index.cfm?subspec_id=413)
At
EndoLinx.com
"MDLinx is a network of nearly 40 specialty
Web sites for physicians and healthcare professionals. The company is designed to provide
physicians with a comprehensive one-stop site in their
specialty, that delivers the focused information doctors need to stay current, deliver better care, and stay ahead of their patients. MDLinx was started by clinical physicians frustrated by the complexity and disorganization of professional-quality medical information on the Web."
British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
(http://www.bsped.org.uk)
"The society (BSPED) was formally constituted and named at the Annual General meeting in Liverpool in 1979. Before 1979 members met as the British Paediatric Endocrine Group (BPEG). BPEG was formed following a paediatric endocrine symposium convened by Dr Connie Forsyth in Dundee in April, 1972.
BSPED is one of the affiliated speciality groups of the former British Paediatric Association, now the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health."
Link added 30Sep04
RxPatient
(http://www.rxpatient.com)
"Patient Focused Pharmacy Programs"
Omnus Endocrinology
(http://www.omnus.com.au/)
From sanofi-aventis.
Diabetes Information Center
(http://pharminfo.8media.org/disease/diabetes/diab_info.html)
from PharmInfoNet
[added 29Mar2005]
Pediatric-Related Web Links:
Pediatric Endocrinology
(http://www.umm.edu/pediatrics/pediatric_endocrinology_resources.html)
from the Hospital for Children at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
[added 12Jul2005]
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