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Lifescan:makers of equipent for monitoring blood glucose:
This is a commercial web site, but has links to diet/nutrition, glucose monitoring, managing complications, medications, tools, more. Disclaimer states the site is not intended to substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. However, in the link “Ask the Expert” Suzanne Laws, RD, FADA, a diabetes educator, answers questions for people with diabetes re’ type 2 diabetes, nutrition, and mental health problems.

Visit the Lifescan:makers of equipent for monitoring blood glucose: web site
Joslin Diabetes Center
The U. of Maryland medical system affiliated with the world-renown Joslin Diabetic Center of Boston.The center provides comprehensive team coverage of diabetic treatment for children and adults. Links include services and self care, research news, clinical trials, screening . The adult services include foot care, eye care, medical management, injection techniques, more. The children services also encompass adolescents. An interesting research project is the study of the genetic basis of type 2 diabetes related to obesity, and the development of insulin resistance.

Visit the Joslin Diabetes Center web site
Nutrition for Adults
This website provides dietary guidelines for adults.

Visit the Nutrition for Adults web site
CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource
The Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) is a part of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The division has about 100 employees in Atlanta, Georgia, plus several public health advisors in the field.

Visit the CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource web site
Nutrition for Adults
Articles and media reviews on parenting, relationships, pregnancy, health, finance, and lifestyles.

Visit the Nutrition for Adults web site

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