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www.diabetes.org This is the American diabetes association web site. You can’t go wrong with the information provided here. All kinds of information on all types of diabetes are provided. The information on diet is especially useful. Phone number: 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383).
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www.dlife.com This is the web site for the TV show, dLife, Diabetes for Life, that currently shows on Sundays on CNBC at 4PM PST. This web site has some advertisement but the information provided is very informative. It includes recipes, videos, pod casts and much information on all types of diabetes.
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www.mypyramid.gov on this government site you get to customize a meal Plan can help specifically for you. You get to choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. Just enter your age, sex, and activity level in the MyPyramid Plan box.
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www.ndep.nih.gov This government site is completely free of advertisement. The site has information on preventing and controlling diabetes.
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www.cdc.gov/diabetes Center for Disease Control and Prevention 1-877-232-3422
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www.eatright.org American Dietetic Association, excellent site information on healthy eating although munch of the site is for health care professionals. Phone number 1-800-366-1655 (in English and Spanish)
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www.medicare.gov/health/diabetes.asp Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 1-800-MEDICARE or (800-633-4227)
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www.healthypeople.gov Healthy People 2010 provides a framework for prevention for the Nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats.
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www.mayoclinic.com This is an excellent site for information on chronic diseases including diabetes.
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www.webMD.com Another excellent site that covers many medical problems as well as diabetes.
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www.ready.gov Emergency reference material such as a first aid book.
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www.new-lifestyles.com for ordering a pedometer (suggest the Digi-Walker 200) customer service line 1 816 373 9969.
