National Diabetes Fact Sheet - 2011
(pdf)
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Feb 11th, 2011
A helpful fact sheet for patients and clinicians on diabetes facts. Easy to Read.
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The Diabetes Dictionary
(Web Page)
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Feb 10th, 2011
A searchable Web page on terms helpful for diabetes patients and clinicians from NIDDK, NDIC, NIH updated in 2006. English.
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The Diabetes Dictionary - Spanish
(Web Page)
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Feb 10th, 2011
A searchable Web page on terms helpful for diabetes patients and clinicians from NIDDK, NDIC, NIH updated in 2006. Spanish.
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Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers
(pdf)
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Feb 8th, 2011
Updated 2005, two page handout from NDEP in small print. Explains blood glucose numbers and what each means, along with suggested target goals.
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Common Signs of Low Blood Sugar
(pdf)
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Feb 8th, 2011
One page handout from Learning About Diabetes, Inc., updated 2008, with graphics for recognizing and managing low blood sugar. Easy to Read.
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Common Signs of High Blood Sugar
(pdf)
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Feb 8th, 2011
One page handout from Learning About Diabetes, Inc., updated 2008, with graphics for recognizing and managing high blood sugar. Easy to Read.
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Be Prepared for Severe Hypoglycemia with Glucagon
(pdf)
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Feb 8th, 2011
A six page handout explaining glucagon to patients at risk of severe hypoglycemia episodes from Ei Lilly.
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Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Eyes Healthy
(pdf)
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Feb 8th, 2011
Overview on How Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes and Cause Problems
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Free Diabetes ID Necklace
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
This web page is from the Diabetes Wellness Network and provides ordering a information for free ID necklaces.
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Medicare Part B Covered Diabetic Testing Supplies for Diabetics
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
Medicare covers certain supplies if a beneficiary has Medicare Part B and has diabetes. Full list of what it covers and doesn't, which is helpful for patients and clinicians.
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What Does "Medically Necessary" Mean to my Medicare Coverage?
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
A great breakdown of what the term “Medically Necessary" means, a great resource from The Medicare and Medicaid Center.
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Diabetes: Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Level for Families
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
A great family resources for parents dealing with children newly diagnosed with diabetes from the FamilyDoctor.org.
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Software - Diabetes Technology
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
Advancements in technology will continue to help us improve our monitoring and control of diabetes, from Diabetesnet.com. Itunes Apps, Phone Apps, etc., and other ways to monitor your diabetic health.
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My Doctor Says Pattern Management Will Help Me?
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
A 30 page booklet updated in 2008 from CMS describing what Medicare covers and the requirements for individuals with diabetes.
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Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
An easy to read 20 page booklet from NIDDK, updated in 2008. Too much glucose in the blood for a long time can cause diabetes problems.
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Lancing Device Reference Guide
(Web Page)
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Feb 8th, 2011
A one pager updated in 2008 from Diabetes Health about lancing devices currently available.
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What Do My Cholesterol Levels Mean? (Level 2)
(Web Page)
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Feb 3rd, 2011
Handout discussing HDL and LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides levels.
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National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 2011
(pdf)
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Feb 2nd, 2011
CDC's fact sheet on diabetes. Great patient resources and easy to print and distribute.
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Diabetes - Numbers at a Glance 2010 (Nat. Diabetes Education Program)
(Web Page)
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Feb 1st, 2011
A two page handout summarising recommended blood glucose and cholesterol numbers. Also indicates currently recommended diabetes screening tests and care, updated for 2010 by NDEP.
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What are High Blood Cholesterol and Triglycerides? - Level 2
(pdf)
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Aug 1st, 2010
Handout explaining the negative impact of high cholesterol and triglycerides.
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