World Diabetes Day was established by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) together with the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1991 in response to concerns about the increasing incidence of diabetes in the world.
World Diabetes Day is celebrated annually on November 14 - the day Canadian physician and physiologist Frederick Banting was born. Together with John MacLeod and Charles Best, Banting discovered insulin (the hormone that regulates blood sugar, or glucose), for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize.
On December 20, 2006, the UN General Assembly adopted a Resolution on Diabetes Mellitus, in which the rapid increase in diabetes incidence was declared an emergency threat to the entire global community. The adoption of the UN resolution was facilitated by a large-scale public movement initiated by the International Diabetes Federation and aimed at raising awareness of the global population about the threat of diabetes. The resolution called on UN member states to take action to combat diabetes and develop national strategies for the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Since 2007, World Diabetes Day has been celebrated under the auspices of the UN.
The logo of World Diabetes Day is a blue circle. In many cultures, the circle symbolizes life and health, and the blue color represents the sky, which unites all peoples, and the color of the UN flag.
Diabetes is serious chronic illness, which develops when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.
There are currently two types known diabetes mellitus. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is insulin-dependent and mainly affects young people under the age of 30.
Type 2 diabetes is non-insulin-dependent diabetes of older people. In such patients, insulin is produced, and by following a diet and leading an active lifestyle, they can ensure that the sugar level remains normal for quite a long time, and complications can be successfully avoided.
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes may appear suddenly. These include excessive urination (polyuria), thirst (polydipsia), constant feeling hunger, weight loss, vision changes and fatigue. Type II diabetes is largely the result of excess weight and physical inactivity. Symptoms may be similar to those of type 1 diabetes, but are often less severe. As a result, the disease can be diagnosed several years after its onset, after complications have arisen. Until recently, this type of diabetes was observed only among adults, but now it also affects children.
Gestational diabetes may be diagnosed during pregnancy. Women with this form of diabetes have an increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. In the future, they are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
According to WHO statistics, around the world, approximately every nine out of ten diabetics suffer from type 2 diabetes, which occurs as a result of the body's increasing resistance to insulin.
In Russia, every 20th person... The number of patients is about eight to nine million - about 5.5% of the population of the Russian Federation.
Simple measures to maintain a healthy lifestyle are effective in preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes. It is necessary to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight; be physically active; Eat a healthy diet, reduce your intake of sugar and saturated fats; refrain from using tobacco - smoking increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Early diagnosis is made using blood testing.
Treatment for diabetes involves lowering blood glucose levels and levels of other known risk factors that damage blood vessels. People with type 1 diabetes need to increase the amount of insulin they inject. For patients with type 2 diabetes, glucose-lowering therapy is indicated.
Renowned endocrinologist Elliot Joslin created a medal in 1948 that was awarded to people who had lived with diabetes for 25 years or more in recognition of their achievements in the fight against the disease. Due to the increase in the number of such people, in 1970 it was decided to award a medal to those who have lived with diabetes for more than 50 years. Since then, medals for 50 years of living with diabetes and documentary evidence More than four thousand people around the world have been awarded the duration of anamnesis. In Russia the Joslin medal
World Diabetes Day was established by the International Diabetes Federation in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1991 in response to concerns about the increasing incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) worldwide.
World Diabetes Day is celebrated annually in most countries around the world. November 14- on the birthday of the Canadian physician and physiologist Frederick Banting, who, together with the physician Charles Best, played a decisive role in discovery of insulin in 1922- a life-saving medicine for people with diabetes.
Subject World Day fight diabetes2017 – “Women and diabetes are our right to a healthy future.”
Diabetes - This chronic illness, which develops when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. A common result of uncontrolled diabetes is hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), which over time leads to severe damage to many body systems, especially nerves and blood vessels (retinopathy, nephropathy, diabetic foot, macrovascular pathology).
All over the world there is concern about the increase in diabetes in women, especially those of reproductive age, the development of diabetes during pregnancy - gestational diabetes mellitus(GSD). Gestational diabetes is a serious threat to the health of mother and child. Many women with GDM experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth, such as high blood pressure, high birth weight babies, and complicated labor. A significant number of women with GDM go on to develop type 2 diabetes, which leads to further complications. Currently, there are 199.5 million women in the world who suffer from diabetes. By 2030, this figure could rise to 313.3 million people. Globally, two out of every five women with diabetes are in reproductive age. Diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death among women worldwide, causing 2.1 million deaths per year. Worldwide in 2016, 20.9 million women were diagnosed with hyperglycemia during pregnancy. About half of women with a history of GDM are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes within five to ten years after childbirth. Women with type 2 diabetes are almost 10 times more likely to develop coronary disease hearts than women without diabetes. Women with type 1 diabetes have increased risk early miscarriage or birth of a child with developmental defects. Half of all cases hyperglycemia during pregnancy occur in women under 30 years of age. The prevalence of hyperglycemia during pregnancy increases rapidly with age and most often occurs in women aged 45 years.
1An analysis of the prevalence of the main chronic complications caused by diabetes mellitus, in Russian Federation. A comparison was made with the prevalence of chronic diabetes complications in other countries. The main epidemiological characteristics of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the Russian Federation (prevalence, incidence, life expectancy, mortality), compensation status were studied carbohydrate metabolism and the prevalence of complications resulting from diabetes mellitus (retinopathy, nephropathy, diabetic foot syndrome, macrovascular pathology), according to the State Register of Diabetes. The prevalence of this disease is increasing worldwide, the causes are complex, but this increase is partly due to the increase in the number of overweight people, including the rise in the prevalence of obesity, as well as the widespread prevalence of the problem low level physical activity and prevention of the population. Proper nutrition, regular physical activity, maintaining normal body weight and quitting tobacco use in most cases help prevent diabetes mellitus and the occurrence of associated complications. A patent search was carried out on methods of treating diabetes mellitus; it was revealed that the reduction in the prevalence of the main complications caused by diabetes mellitus as a result of the introduction of new modern technologies in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus made it possible to significantly reduce the costs associated with the treatment of the main complications of diabetes mellitus.
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recently, this disease has been studied as social problem, becoming more and more relevant. This is due to the fact that there is an increase in the number of people suffering from diabetes mellitus, the chronic nature of the disease, the development of various kinds of complications that lead to a decrease in the quality of life and a reduction in its duration.
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), there are currently 415 million people worldwide who have diabetes. By 2040, the number of people with diabetes is projected to increase to 642 million people. . In connection with the increasing number of patients with diabetes, the possibility of obtaining reliable information about the health status of such patients (development of complications, life expectancy, disability, etc.) is relevant. It is possible to collect and store information using the Diabetes Mellitus register.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic non-infectious disease, the rate of growth and prevalence of which has acquired the scale of a global catastrophe. Significant economic costs and social damage caused by the increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus and its accompanying complications, high morbidity and mortality associated with this disease, became the basis for the adoption of a United Nations (UN) Resolution in 2006, which declared the worldwide threat of diabetes mellitus and encouraged to development regional programs on the prevention, prevention and treatment of diabetes and complications caused by this disease.
In the context of increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications, organizing a system for recording and monitoring indicators associated with this disease is a first-order priority in national systems healthcare. Thus, the development of the structure of the DM register, which is a key source of epidemiological data, is acquiring national importance. In the Russian Federation (RF), clinical and epidemiological monitoring of DM since 1996 has been carried out through the State Register of Patients with DM (GRSD), the methodological and organizational reference center of which is the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Endocrinological science Center» Ministry of Health of Russia. GRSD was created by Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation No. 404 of December 10, 1996 as part of the implementation of the Federal Target Program “Diabetes Mellitus”. The work of the registry over a 20-year period played a key role in assessing the prevalence of diabetes and diabetic complications in the Russian Federation.
However, due to the fact that until recently the analysis of epidemiological data was carried out statically, it represents a one-time snapshot for the period of the end of the calendar year based on summing up the databases of individual subjects of the Russian Federation.
According to the World Health Organization as of November 2016:
About 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes;
More than 80% of deaths from diabetes occur in low-income countries;
The number of people with diabetes increased from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014;
The prevalence of diabetes among people over 18 years of age increased from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014;
Diabetes is a leading cause of diseases such as blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and amputations. lower limbs;
In 2012, an estimated 1.5 million deaths were directly attributable to diabetes, and an additional 2.2 million deaths were associated high level blood glucose;
Almost 50% of deaths due to high content blood glucose, occurs before age 70;
Proper nutrition, maintaining a healthy body weight, regular physical activity, and abstaining from tobacco use help reduce the risk of diabetes or delay its onset;
Diabetes mellitus can be treated, and its complications can be prevented or delayed, through a preventive diet, certain physical activity, medications and regular testing and treatment of complications;
By 2030, diabetes will be one of the top ten causes of death worldwide (Fig. 1).
Since 1980, the number of people with diabetes has almost quadrupled. The prevalence of this disease is increasing throughout the world, the reasons for the increase in the number of people with diabetes are complex, but this increase is partly due to an increase in the number of people suffering from overweight, including the increasing prevalence of obesity, which is directly related to the problem of low levels of physical activity and prevention of the population.
The increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the Russian Federation, according to the State Register of Diabetes for the period 2000-2015, is presented in Figure 2. All types of diabetes can cause various complications in many organs human body and increase the risk of premature death. In 2012, diabetes was the cause of death for 1.5 million people worldwide. Eating well, engaging in regular moderate physical activity, maintaining a healthy body weight, and avoiding tobacco use will help prevent diabetes and its complications in most cases.
Rice. 1. SD statistics
Rice. 2. Increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the Russian Federation
Large economic costs and social damage associated with an increase in the number of patients with diabetes mellitus necessitate the organization of a system for recording and monitoring information about this disease.
However, the system designed to record morbidity and mortality that developed in Russia did not meet the modern needs of assessment and forecasting, which determined the development of the Diabetes Registry as one of the highest priority areas of dietetics.
The diabetes registry is an automated information and analytical system for monitoring diabetes mellitus throughout the country, which provides for monitoring the patient from the moment he is included in the registry and the dynamics of his treatment. 69 regions in 9 were transferred to the online work of the State Register of SD federal districts RF (Fig. 3).
Rice. 3. Status of work of the State Register of SD
In April 2016, the World Health Organization published its Global Diabetes Report, calling for action to reduce population exposure to risk factors that contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes and improve quality and access medical care for patients with all forms of diabetes.
To prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, the most effective measures are to maintain a healthy lifestyle. To prevent the development of type 2 diabetes and its complications, the following is necessary:
Have a healthy body weight and maintain it;
Having moderate intensity physical activity - about 30 minutes on most days; additional activity is required to lose weight;
Correct healthy eating, helping to reduce the consumption of sugar and saturated fats;
Abstinence from tobacco use - smoking increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus early stages can be done using relatively inexpensive blood testing.
The main areas of treatment for diabetes are a suitable diet that helps reduce blood glucose and other risk factors that lead to the destruction of blood vessels, and physical activity. Quitting tobacco use prevents the development of complications caused by diabetes.
Activities that save costs and are feasible in developing countries include:
Control moderate blood glucose levels, especially in people with type 1 diabetes. Such people need insulin;
People with type 2 diabetes can be treated with oral medications, but they may also need insulin;
Blood pressure control;
Feet care.
Other cost-saving activities include:
Screening for blinding retinopathy;
Control of blood lipids (to regulate cholesterol levels);
Screening, the purpose of which is to identify early signs kidney diseases associated with diabetes.
The authors have developed an invention that relates to the diagnosis in the early stages of predisposition to type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 diabetes). Diagnosis is carried out by scanning the open palms of both hands together with the fingers. The resulting images allow for the assessment of dermatoglyphic features that characterize the topography of the palmar patterns and patterns distal phalanges fingers. During the research process, the type of pattern obtained is taken into account; direction to the palmar fields, which are the main palmar lines A, B, C and D; ridge count and angle atd; type of patterns on the thenar, hypothenar, interdigital areas and on the fingers; width, number and nature of the arrangement of palmar lines; location of the axial and palmar triradii. Based on the data obtained, a conclusion is made about the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The invention can be used for purposes medical prevention and the formation of a “risk group”, i.e. for screening testing of people who are not yet sick, but are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes with a certain probability.
Scientists have developed a method that relates to medicine, in particular to endocrinology and cardiology, and is aimed at predicting the development of type 2 diabetes in people suffering from metabolic syndrome. The study consists of determining the content of aspartate aminotransferase (x1), end-systolic volume of the left ventricle (x2), end-diastolic volume of the left ventricle (x3), alanine aminotransferase content (x4), systolic blood pressure (x5), left atrium size (x6), triglyceride content (x7), cortisol (x8), blood sugar two hours after a meal (x9), age of the patient (x10), body mass index of the patient (x11), absence or presence of poor heredity for type 2 diabetes in the patient (x12 ) with subsequent calculation of the risk stratification indicator G(x)=0.27 x1+0.28 x2+5.03 x3+0.25 x4+0.12 x5+1.93 x6-3, 13 x7+0.28 x8+1.05 x9+0.17 x10+
0.06 x11+0.59 x12. If the risk stratification indicator G(x) is greater than 88.1, then the risk of diabetes is considered high, otherwise it is insignificant. The method allows for individual prediction of the risk of developing diabetes, taking into account the personal data of each individual patient with metabolic syndrome.
At the same time, a method for express diagnostics of diabetes based on the content of microimpurities of acetone in the air exhaled by a person has been proposed. Determination of the acetone content in a sample is carried out using the “concentrating centrifuge - mass spectrometer” instrument complex. Application this method allows you to monitor the dynamics of the release of trace impurities of acetone in real time.
An invention is known that relates to medicine, namely to the field of endocrinology, and can be used to carry out differential diagnosis insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, the state of their compensation. In order to increase the reliability and accuracy of the study, simplify the implementation, reduce the time of analysis and its safety, it is proposed to simultaneously determine sugar and organic acids in urine by converting them into trimethylsilyl derivatives. Using gas chromatographic separation on capillary columns and the sum of all compounds, as well as the percentage of pyruvic, tartaric, citric acid and glucose, it becomes possible to establish the type of diabetes and the degree of its compensation.
Timakov A.A., Turova E.A., Golovach A.V. patented an invention related to medicine, in particular to endocrinology. The essence of the invention is that, together with diet therapy and insulin therapy or taking hypoglycemic drugs to the patient as drinking water Prescribe water with a total mineralization of 200-500 mg/l, a deuterium content of no more than 100 ppm and an oxygen-18 content of no more than 1800 ppm. Daily dose light water 1000-1500 ml. The first dose, according to the method, is 200-250 ml in the morning on an empty stomach, the rest of the amount of water during the day, 30-40 minutes before meals or in between meals, daily. The treatment course lasts from 28 to 45 days. The use of such water helps lower blood sugar levels, reduce glucosuria, and improve metabolic processes.
It follows that the reduction in the prevalence of major complications caused by diabetes mellitus, as a result of the introduction of new modern technologies in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, contributed to a significant reduction in costs aimed at treating the main complications of this disease.
The work was carried out within the framework of support from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research scientific project No. 15-36-01235 dated March 15, 2017 “Social aspects and prevention of diabetes and obesity.”
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Diabetes is one of the biggest health problems facing Americans today. More than 29 million adults in the United States have diabetes—and nearly a quarter of them don't know they have it. Another 86 million adults in the US have prediabetes, which increases their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. A whopping 90 percent of these people don't know it either.
Both forms of diabetes - type 1 and type 2 - are chronic conditions, meaning they require lifelong treatment. thorough treatment to be reliable rly. If left untreated or improperly managed, diabetes can cause serious complications with health.
For people living with diabetes, the condition can be isolating and occupy a significant amount of time and mental and emotional energy. Staying on top of your treatments can also be challenging, as everyday things can significantly affect your blood glucose readings, and treatment options are always changing. That's why we've rounded up the best diabetes blogs. If you are looking for recipes, resources, treatment options, or simple tips for... good stay, you are sure to find something here for you.
Diabetes Suicide Blog
Diabetes self-management provided medical information diabetes community for over 35 years. Their companion blog adds tips and information from both medical workers, and from people living with diabetes. Posts range from hard-to-find news to tips and information you can use, such as busting grain myths. There are also personal stories, like this Letter to a Type 1 Mom. Check out the website for Diabetes News Magazine, and be sure to check out the recipes section.
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Scott's Diabetes Blog
Scotch Johnson of Minneapolis has lived with type 1 diabetes for 37 years, and he's been writing about it for 17 of them. During this time, Scott became a voice for the diabetes community, and his blog reflects this. Recent reports are no longer focusing on Scott's personal experience managing diabetes and more about his experience reaching out to others to fight for treatment. He reports on conferences, cool rides like the one with the Novo Nordisk cycling team, and the latest diabetes research. Scott's posts are still personal, but the focus on community success makes this a great blog for those who want to feel more connected to the diabetes community as a whole.
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Diabetes stops here
Part of the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) diabetes program, this blog is dedicated to updating information on the ADA's efforts to end diabetes. One of the goals of the blog is to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the ADA, such as a report on the Association's recent call to Congress. Association news is mixed with personal stories, such as voices like diabetes camp volunteers, school advocates, and others who have benefited from the Association's resources and programs.
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Diabetic mine
Started in 2005 by patients for patients, “The Diabetes Mine lives up to its name by providing a goldmine of diabetes information. Amy Tenderich founded the site after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2003. The blog features a series of product videos called the test kitchen, as well as a tips column and even Sunday fun. In addition to research updates and product reviews, stories include reflective features on recent milestones and interviews with prominent proponents such as George Huntley.
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The Sweet Life
Mike Aviad and Jessica Apple, the couple behind A Sweet Life, were both diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as adults. Their angle is to treat diabetes as a lifestyle and strive to live it your best, and their blog is a toolkit with everything you need to do just that. Sections delve into topics such as travel and recent explorations, as well as the latest technical means and apps to help you live better with diabetes. Look for blog posts by Mike, Jessica, and guest bloggers that cover everything from running marathons with diabetes to accepting anger as part of living with diabetes.
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Blog of the magazine “Diabetes Hands”
The Diabetes Hands Foundation's online home provides a community of support for those working through diabetes. From here you can access the community forums in English and Spanish, and also keep up with the organization within the organization. The blog posts also cover important topics, such as how to prioritize self-care during the winter months.
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Bitter ~ Sweet
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11, Karen Graffo gets it. She knows how overwhelming diabetes management can be, and she's not going to sugarcoat it. Karen started this blog in 2008 and has since written personal posts about the daily realities of living with diabetes. Posts reflect on topics such as taking a day off from diabetes, the effects diabetes can have on spouses and partners, finding the silver lining when you're too busy to eat, and battling infusion sites. Karen occasionally sprinkles resources with her musings, making this a great blog for those who just want instant conversation and don't mind the occasional piece of advice.
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Tudiathematic forum
Affiliate site for diabetics at English language, is a place for community conversations about all things diabetes. With countless streams and thousands of users, the conversation possibilities are endless. Recent threads cover topics such as the "food police" and other critics, crowdsourcing ideas about unusual blood sugar cliffs, and of course some internet entertainment. The forum is a great place for anyone looking for a diabetes community, a space to release others who receive it, or answers to a burning question about diabetes.
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Diabetes saliciousness
Written by Kelly Kunik in 2007, Diabetesaliciousness is a personal blog filled with Kelly's activist ability. She talks about her experiences representing and standing with the diabetes community, whether at March for Health or at an insulin access workshop. In between, she talks honestly about everyday life and draws lessons from those experiences, like when your body just wants carbs.
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D-Mom Blog
Author and researcher Leighann Calentine writes this blog based on her experience raising two children with type 1 diabetes. Leighan uses her role as a mum to offer advice to other parents on a range of issues, such as blood sugar kits and how to deal with holidays such as Easter, as well as advice on practical self-care when caring for someone else. Meanwhile, her 3 Little Diabetes series covers tidbits like recent articles and books, news articles, and cool products. View the resources page for online tools, help for newly identified, and guides to snacks and lunches.
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Daily Diabetes
David Edelman and Elizabeth Zabell founded Diabetes Daily in 2005. The beauty of this blog is its simplicity; The content and layout focus on only three things - learn, ask and eat. The former is an A-to-Z guide to diabetes, covering everything from symptoms to medications to complications, and the latter is a treasure trove of recipes! Browse recipes for delicious treats like fried halloumi bruschetta or look up dietary restrictions. In any case, every recipe with diabetes. Join the Diabetes Forum to ask questions or share stories, or pore over articles on just about every diabetes-related topic you can think of!
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dLife
Since 2004, dLife has connected diabetes patients and caregivers with the information they need to manage their diabetes. With a slight focus on food and weight loss, this site is ideal for those who struggle with controlling their diet to help manage diabetes. Look for informative quizzes about discovering your diet, blood sugar testing 101, and dispelling diabetes myths. Also, check out the extensive “What Can I Eat? » For seasonal recipes and tips for counting and cutting carbs. Many articles include a "bottom line" section, so you're sure to get the information you came for, making this site great for those looking for straight answers.
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DiabetesSisters
Founded in 2008, DiabetesSisters is an oasis for women managing diabetes at all points in their lives, including pregnancy. The sisterTALK blog section is the heart of the site, covering all things diabetes. Recent reports concern binge eating and type 2 diabetes, exercise, and diabetes-related exhaustion. If you're hungry for community, this blog is a great place to start, but it doesn't end there—be sure to check out the forums for more real-life conversation on topics like managing travel and money with diabetes.
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Our diabetic life
Our Diabetic Life follows Mary's experiences raising three boys with type 1 diabetes. What makes this blog so special is that it is simply real. Mary writes honestly and candidly about the anxiety that comes with raising children with diabetes, what it's like to be overwhelmed with worry and the urge to give up, and why it's so important that you don't. Mary's posts are perfect for any diabetic mom or caregiver who sometimes needs to hear "Me too."
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JDRF Blog
JDRF has been funding type 1 diabetes research since 1970. The organization's blog provides a glimpse into their work and suggests ways to increase your activity while helping to understand and end diabetes. The latest posts tell you what the T1D community in Washington needs, and you can also get a glimpse into Foundation members' own experiences living with diabetes. Follow them if you want to keep up with JDRF and get the inside scoop, or if you want to stay on top of the great efforts in the movement to end diabetes.
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DiabetesDad
Tom Carla is the diabetes dad behind this blog, and he writes to educate and inspire other diabetes parents with a dose of personal experience gleaned from raising two children with diabetes. Tom's posts are cute and sweet, as well as creative, like this letter written to parents about diabetes. Tom also shares news and events from the diabetes community, such as news about the rising cost of insulin.
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College Diabetes Network Blog
The College Diabetes Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting young people living with type 1 diabetes with the resources and support they need to navigate college. The site's resources are comprehensive, including how to ask what you need on standardized tests, eating in the cafeteria, and ending in the real world (complete with job opportunities). Blog entries are put personal experience college work, such as being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes right before the year starts, planning a semester abroad, or having to ask for help just for health insurance.
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Insulin population
A diabetes news platform for people living with type 1 diabetes, news about diabetes news, technology and more. The site contains sections dedicated to treatment, research, and healthy living, although articles also include personal stories, calls for community help, and relatable fun (face-to-face moments, anyone?). There is also a sister site, Nation Type 2, for those living with Type 2 diabetes.
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T1 Blog Everyday Magic
A collaboration between Lilly Diabetes and Disney, T1 Everyday Magic is designed to help families manage their child's Type 1 Diabetes with a touch of that Disney sparkle. In addition to resources for the newly diagnosed, routine daily living, and recipes of all kinds, the site's blog offers invaluable news, advice, and stories from other diabetes parents. Look for posts on how to fail, stories from parents about their own failures, how to hack your to-do list, and how to build a diabetes parenting community. For an extra dose of fairy dust, check out the activity page for games, crafts, and printable stickers to make life with T1 even more magical.
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Diabetogenic
Melbourne-based Renza Scibilia has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1998, and her blog is an open and honest portrayal of how it has affected and continues to affect her daily life. Read reflective posts like how technology is changing, how she plans her meals, and check out her archived pregnancy diary, in which she opened up about what it's like to expect a baby while managing diabetes. Renza is also on top of all latest news in the world of diabetes and publishes another “Interweb Jumble” with links to posts from around the world.
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Diabetes prognosis
Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, this is a companion site to Diabetes Outlook. Focused on healthy way life, the site offers articles on food, wellness, exercise, medications and other resources for living a fulfilling life. Click the Hot Topics tab for the latest diabetes research topics and trends, or click People for celebrity interviews and public figures, living with diabetes, such as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. If you prefer something more portable, look for latest version diabetes science podcast Diabetes Discovery. Visit the blog
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Nadia Al-Samarri is the founder and editor-in-chief of Diabetes Health magazine.
This site has everything you want in a magazine, including the latest diabetes research and news, recipes and crossword puzzles. Nadiya writes an "Ask Nadiya" column in which she answers questions submitted by readers and reflects on her experiences and encounters (such as meeting someone who has stopped taking their type 2 diabetes medication). If you're eager for help sorting medication and device options, check out our Charts section, which compares pumps, meters, needles, and more so you can make informed decisions about your treatment. Visit the blog
. Diabetic life
A lifestyle magazine, Diabetic Living primarily focuses on food and nutrition, with a sprinkling of content focused on motivation, medications, and weight loss. So it makes sense that the front page is covered in photographs delicious dishes, such as energy-boosting breakfasts. Don't know what you can eat? Diabetic Living has you covered with handy guides to eating well at home and dining with diabetes. If weight loss interests you, the Diet section has plenty of ideas, no matter what your abilities.
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. diaTribe
The mission of diaTribe, a publication of the diaTribe Foundation, is to help people become “diabetes conscious” by providing the community with actionable information. That said, diaTribe offers a variety of resources for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as prediabetes and treatment options. The publication also contains a large number of columns so you can find the one that suits your needs.
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