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Diabetes Links |
Organizations
International Organization
Canadian Diabetes Association -- Our mission is to promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.
Diabetes UK -- Information, resources and links for people in the UK
Diabetes SA Pretoria -- Information resources and links for people in South Africa
Kids Exercise From th UK some very help tips to keep your kids moving.
Diet and Nutrition
- Ask the Dietitian -- Check out Joanne Larson's Weight / Calorie Calculator!
- Diabetic Gourmet Magazine -- Good articles, recipes,and health information
- About Diabetes -- Information and Links to Carbohydrate Counting, Meal Planning, the Vegetarian Resource Group and many other useful sites
- LowCarbEating-- Atkins Diet and Low Carb Diet recipes, information, support, products, and much more
- The Glycemic Index -- Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels
Help with Medication
- RXHelp4NV -- RxHelp4NV is a service available through a partnership with the Governor's Office for Consumer Health Assistance, and America's pharmaceutical companies, in order to improve health care access for the citizens of Nevada. Other states have similar programs.
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance If you don't have prescription coverage and can't afford your medicines you can go online to this site or call 1-888-4PPA-NOW. 1-888-477-2669. More than 2500 brand-names and generic medicines are covered and are available Free or Nearly Free.
- Together RX Access A Division of the Pharm programs Together RX Access offers a FREE Prescription Saving Card to people who do not qualify for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance Program. To get a card you can register online or call 1-800-250-2864. Mail in forms and Instant Access cards will also be available at our office.
- RX Access4U or Call 877-226 9050 to see if you qualify for assistance. Charges a fee for service. Tell them you are a member of the Nevada Diabetes Association to receive a discount
Help for People in Nevada without Health Insurence
If you do not have health insurance the following programs may be of help.
Medication and Equipment
Resources on the Web
- A Diabetes Website -- A collaboration effort by three pioneers of diabetes resources and information on the net, Stephanie Schwartz, RN, MPH, CDE, William Quick, MD, FACP, FACE and David Mendoza
- Diabetes Insipidus Foundation -- Diabetes Insipidus is diabetes that is not widely diagnosed. It is not related to, but often mistaken for diabetes mellitus.
- Diabetes Monitor -- A very extensive site filled with excellent information and extensive links to other valuable sites.
- Diabetes Net -- Diabetes Shopping Mall and Information
- dLife For Your Diabetes Life! online magazine, pod casts recipes and more
- Feline Diabetes -- A clearinghouse for information, questions, and links concerning diabetes in cats.
- Diabetes in Dogs -- The common form of diabetes in dogs is analogous to juvenile diabetes in people
- DiabetesatWork -- a place for businesses and managed care companies to assess the impact of diabetes in the workplace,
- International Diabetes -- Extensive Worldwide links to resources and research information.
- Ivanhoe News Diabetes Channel -- the latest medical reports on breakthroughs in diabetes, discussion rooms and much more!
- Joslin Diabetes Center -- Established in 1898, and affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Joslin leads the field in both basic and clinical research, and is devoted to educating both patients and professionals.
- Mayo Clinic Easy to navigate with good information on the Types and Symptoms of diabetes as well as good management information.
- Medicool
- Medical resource Directory
- Merck Services Comprensive site for excellent information also see
- Merck Source and Merck Medicus
- David Mendosa Diabetes Resources -- Excellent site with extensive links and information.
Government Resources
Support Groups
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