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Children With Diabetes
Foundation The mission of SCWDF is to provide short-term diabetes
supplies for children with type 1 diabetes who are in emergency situations
in which their families are unable to obtain the basic supplies for diabetes
care.
Charles Ray III Diabetes Association
Free diabetes supplies for those that cannot afford the cost, all over the
world. Pumps and pump supplies available here.
NovoLog® works as well in kids as adultsThe more rapid onset of action of insulin aspart versus human insulin, previously observed in adults, is confirmed in a
pediatric population with type 1 diabetes.
NovoLog® studied for use in pumpsEfficacy, safety, and pump compatibility of insulin aspart confirmed in
continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Symlin is a synthetic analog of human
amylin, a naturally occurring neuroendocrine hormone synthesized from
pancreatic beta cells that contributes to glucose control during the
postprandial period.
YourDiabetesGoals.com a website designed to
help you identify your diabetes goals and learn about new ways that you can
reach them.
U-500 is an injection suspension of
human insulin with 500 units in 1 milliliter. It is especially useful for
the treatment of patients with diabetes that have marked insulin resistance
(daily requirements more than 200 units.
And... check the ADA's site for a plain language description of the
school's obligation to provide
assistance with blood glucose monitoring, snacks, eating, and so on... Your
School and Your Rights Information about discrimination against
children with diabetes
Children Have Rights in Schools web site
dedicated to making changes in local and national legislation regarding the
needs and rights of our schoolchildren who have Diabetes.
Gluacgon in Schools NPR
interview (mp3 audio). Nurse's Union protects jobs, not students. The nurse's union in
Utah refuses to allow teachers and staff to administer glucagon in an
emergency to students with diabetes. This is in spite of the fact that
everyone knows that glucagon is harmless if administered when not needed.
Aside from some nausea, there are no adverse side effects.
Research showing the benefits of pumps for kids
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Insulin pump therapy in the 21st century
Insulin pump therapy is effective in
children of all ages in reducing incidence of hypoglycemia, reducing HbA1c
levels and improvement in the ability individuals and families to cope with diabetes.
CSII has been shown to lower HbA(1c) levels
reduce the frequency of severe hypoglycemia and
limit excessive weight gain versus MDI
without increasing the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis.
CSII therapy is an appropriate option ... in routine pediatric diabetes
care. It can effectively decrease the HbA(1c) and reduce hypoglycemic
episodes...
Despite lower HbA1c levels in CSII-versus MDI-treated patients, the rate
of severe hypoglycemic events was reduced by almost 50% in the CSII
group.
Adolescents using CSII found coping with diabetes to be less difficult
than adolescents using MDI
During 1 year of CSII, hospital days decreased from 21 to 5 per patient
and medical costs due to diabetes (including pump initiation) decreased
from $29330 to $12762 per patient.
...continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) provides good and
sustained metabolic control in the youngest children with type 1
diabetes. Administering of that method from the very beginning of the
diabetes treatment may decrease the risk of acute complications.
The 2 year study showed that children treated with CSII had
statistically lower mean hbA1c's and a lower average daily insulin
requirement than children treated with MDI
Compared with conventional insulin treatment, improved glycaemic control
and a reduced frequency of hypoglycaemic events were achieved with CSII
in those with particularly poor initial metabolic control (HbA1c
>10.0%).
For very young diabetic children, insulin pump therapy improves quality of
life and is feasible and safe. It should be considered as an optional mode
of therapy for this age group.
This study supports CSII as a safe and effective alternative to managing T1DM, with no increase in
hypoglycemia and a trend to improve control, even in the youngest patients.
Want to keep track of clinical trials you might want to join? Want to just
know what's going on in the research world? Or just what is in your area?
Diabetes Monitor Clinical
Trials information about clinical trials and how they are conducted as
well as a list of current trials.
The
DPT
Diabetes and Prevention Trial
The Diabetes Prevention Trial (DPT-1) is a randomized, controlled,
clinical trial designed to determine if it is possible to prevent or
delay the onset of Type 1, or
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM), in people predicted to be at
risk for this disease.
Diabetes TrialNetFind clinical
trials looking at the prevention and early treatment of type 1 diabetes
Protégé Studywill further
evaluate the safety of teplizumab and test whether it will reduce or
prevent the autoimmune attack that damages beta cells. If it works, the
person may need less injected insulin, and blood glucose levels may be
easier to control if the remaining beta cells are preserved.
TRIGR
Trial to Reduce IDDM in the Genetically at
Risk
TRIGR is an international study with centers in the US,
Canada, Europe and Australia.
The study is seeking newborn infants with a family member (mother,
father, sister, brother) who has type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes
to find out whether a diet free of cow’s milk protein
within the first six months of life reduces the risk of type 1 diabetes
in at-risk patients.
Diabetes and the Eye
Richmond Eye Associates selected medical problems and how they affect
the eye and vision. This site is chocked full of information.
New Treatment Saves Eyes ... A new treatment,
still in the early stages of clinical practice, can help save the cells of
your retina if you receive it while you wait for your surgery, and before
too much damage has occured.
Unfortunately, many people with diabetes also suffer from other auto-immune
problems, one of the most common being allergy to gluten. Gluten is the
common name for the offending proteins in specific cereal grains.
These proteins are found in all forms of wheat
(including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn, and faro), and related
grains, rye, barley, and tritcale.
Celiac Disease Foundation
CDF provides a link between clinical research and patient care. Working
together, we help ensure that clinical advancements concerning CD/DH result
in improvements in the quality of life for those affected. CDF played a key
role in the formation of the Celiac Disease Standardization Group (CDSG),
and is a founding member of American Celiac Task Force (ACTF).
Celiac.comCeliac Disease and
Gluten-free Diet Support Center at Celiac.com provides important resources
and information for people on gluten-free diets due to celiac disease,
gluten intolerance, dermatitis herpetiformis, wheat allergy, or other health
reasons.
Celiac Sprue Association
The largest non-profit celiac support group in America, with over 95 chapters
and 55 resource units across the country, and over 9,000 members
worldwide.
Celiac.ca HUGE list of gluten free food
source in the US and Canada.
TCOYD
Video Series San Diego professor Steve Edleman's
mini series on diabetes - 20 videos
Diabetic Mommy Type 1, Type 1.5 Type 2,
Gestational Diabetes and Prediabetes
A site for diabetic woman who are pregnant, trying to conceive, with
children, or just wishing
Positive
Diabetic PregnanciesA group for women with T1 diabetes who are
considering pregnancy, are pregnant or who are T1 moms interested in
supporting other T1 women taking the journey.
Diabetes Bible.com a Practical
guide to diabetes diagnosis and management
Drivers
License Issues Click on your state to see what's mandatory for the
drivers licenses.
Diabetes Software - Evaluations and Downloads
GNU Gluco Control Free (open source)
Diabetes software that works on Windows, Linux and MAC. Stores personal
medical data together with food information from numerous databases. It can
read data from several meters and they are working on communicating directly
with several pumps.
CareLogger a free online diabetes logbook for glucose levels, blood pressure & medication intake
SiDiary - Diabetes log book worldwide for more than 20 languages.
Use SiDiary for your personal diabetes management with your PC, PPC, Smartphone, cell phone or online
in your browser. Import data from almost all kind of meters or insulin
pumps.
GlucoseOne
GlucoseOne uses your personal computer using the Windows® operating system
and/or a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) running the Palm OS®.
SiDiary
A multilingual Diabetes log book software / freeware for Windows & Pocket
PC for diabetics / Log book A1C Supported operating systems: Windows Ce
for Pocket PC and Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Downloadable
Carb Counting Software for the MAC
Diet Sleuth will automatically calculate your caloric intake,
fat grams, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, cholesterol, along
with sodium, potassium, and calcium. You can select from over
5000 different foods from 21 catagories.
AIDA freeware diabetes software simulator
A freeware educational simulator program of glucose-insulin interaction and insulin
dosage & dietary adjustment in diabetes mellitus
46 states have mandatory requirements for the coverage of diabetes
education, equipment and supplies. Alabama, Idaho, Ohio and North Dakota are
the only states that do not have such requirements.
www.kff.org/consumerguide This site has some good material
on how to file an appeal with your
insurance company and an appeal outside your insurance company if that
has failed.
QuackWatch
Make sure and check out this site before trying any of the "so called" cures
or alternative treatments for diabetes. Go to the search page and enter
"diabetes".
Other Diabetes Links and Resources
Social Secuirity and Disability Resource Center
The Social Security and Disability Resource Center (SSDRC.com) is
an informational website that provides answers to questions about how to
apply for disability, how to appeal a claim in the event of a denial, how to
navigate the federal system, and how to avoid certain mistakes that are
commonly made by applicants. The site's author is a former disability
examiner for the social security administration.
Glucometer Reviews Diabetes Meter Review - Find Out Which Glucose Meter is Best For You
DLife A website
and TV show dedicated to diabetes lifestyle and diabetes community.
diabetes 24/7 Diabetes news and
views from around the world an excellent blog by Healthcare
Communications Specialist and T1 pumper Elizabeth Snouffer
Adele Morgan recording artist,
pump user and national spokesperson for diabetes awareness
CloseConcerns
This is an occasionally-published newsletter on diabetes topics of interest
written by Kelly Close in San Francisco. Each issue has a wealth of information
about the market for diabetes products and what different companies and
insurers are doing.
Jewish, Friends With Diabetes
offers advice on diabetes in relation to the Jewish tradition. If you are an
observant jew with diabetes, this site is a "must visit" destination. Links to
discussion groups, holiday tradition and much more...
Endotext.org is the web-based source of
information on endocrine disease directed to physicians around the world
caring for patients with these problems. It is comprehensive, authoritative,
constantly up-dated, and available without cost to physicians and trainees.
Practical Guide to Diabetes The web site
of Dr. Ian Blumer. An excellent "plain speak" discussion of diabetes,
definitions, complications, and treatment options and more...
Learn About Type 1 Diabetes
Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Management a comprehensive website about
diabetes
Learning About DIABETES
FREE
Easy to understand diabetes self care information and low literacy diabertes
care programs. English and culturally sensitive Spanish language programs.
ADiabetesWebsite.com The website
of Dr. William W. Quick, MD, FACP, FACE and Stephanie Schwartz, RN, MPH, CDE
Chocked full of good information, links and more....
Hypostasis Ltd. An Australian based
international charity that
provides practical, experience-based peer support for type 1 diabetics,
their friends and family.
Juvenile Diabetes Meetup Site Contact other local
people (any where in the US) living with, or just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Canadian Diabetes Association CDA
official homepage
Diabetes.Com.Sg a web
directory and news announcement service dedicated towards the
development local diabetes resources for Singapore patients.
Doctors Guide to Diabetes
Information & Resources A comprehensive guide to the latest medical
news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed
with diabetes and diabetes-related disorders.
CDC publications for Patients and PhysiciansThe
Guide for Primary Care Practiontioners and the
Prevention and Treatment Guide, are chocked full of information on treatment,
complications, etc...
International Diabetic Athletes
Association
IDAA is a non-profit service organization whose members include persons
with diabetes who participate in fitness activities at all levels
Diabetes Monitor Website of Dr. William
W. Quick. Chocked full of information, tips and links to other diabetes
related sites. Excellent resource for diabetes management.
Glycemic
Index Ranking of foods based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (bG or blood sugar)
levels.
Glycemic Index Lists
There are two listings of the Glycemic Index below. The first is based on
food categories subdivided
into specific foods. The second list is ordered by the GI.
Ivanhoe.com Diabetes Channel
Current and breaking news about diabetes, chats, clinical trials search and
more.....
Charcot's FootA little known, but major complication of having diabetes.
Endocrine Disorders & Endocrine
Surgery
The largest web site for Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, and Pancreas
disorders, including Diabetes. Include a very large amount of information on
endocrine disease, conditions, hormone problems, and treatment options including all types
of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery. Over 200 easy to understand
pages, over 220 illustrations and x-rays!
Diabetes Health web
site
Diabetes Interview is a newspaper
circulated to over
50,000 patients, nurses,
doctors, and subscribers
every month.
It is a primary source for
business news, new medical developments, international
research, and everyday practical advice on how to live
successfully with diabetes.
Check the web site for a free trial issue and
subscription.
Jewish Diabetes
Discussion Group
topics about dietary laws and other Halachos (Jewish Law) and customs that
need to be followed and the the solutions our participants have found.
BioMedSearch.com BioMedSearch is a
biomedical search engine that contains NIH/PubMed documents, plus a large
collection of theses, dissertations, and other publications not found
anywhere else for free, making it the most comprehensive free search on the
web.
Diabetes Index International
Articles translated into English
Diabetes Mine a goldmine of diabetes
links, blogs, and news
Edgepark Diabetes Testing
Supplies offers multiples pages of
diabetes information about insulin pumps and insulin pump therapy; provides
insulin pump products & related diabetic supplies.
Kangaroo Pump Pockets®toddler tanks,
unisex and spaghetti tanks, cami bras and boxer briefs designed to hold
insulin pumps for children and adults.
radrr Fun, cool and stylish bags for mobile
devices and insulin pumps.
Alana-Mireille Appareldedicated to providing children with Type 1 diabetes, using an insulin pump, clothing
that will let them be cute, fun loving and fashionable!
Courage BagCreated by the parent of
a teen with diabetes, the CourageBag is hip, trendy and practical. It will
carry everything you need for a day at work, school or even a night on the
town.
Insulin Pump information page.
Useful information site provided by Asante Solutions
Grandma's Handsis an
Ontario Based Company that specializes in custom made Insulin Pump Pouches
and Belts for children with Type 1 diabetes
Pak Bara Pump Pak's for walking/running,
sports/recreation.
PumpPack.com Insulin Pump Fashions, formerly PumpPack.com, developed the PumpPalT to
offer children and adults a fun, fashionable, and secure way to wear their
insulin pump.
aDorn Designs Handbags and purses
for people with diabetes
Desang Equipment Designed for DiabeticsDesang
has been set up by Sue Marshall, who's had insulin-dependent diabetes since the age
of five. Thirty years later, she had a kitbag made to fit all her various blood
testing and insulin-delivering kit.
Frio Pack Keep your insulin cold in hot
weather. International web site with links to multilingual European,
US and UK sites Pump wallet is on the last page of the catalog, bottom
of the page.
Quoted from a news paper article -- Why you should wear MEDICAL ID
A San Leandro, Calif. firefighter remarks
"Bracelets are lifesavers." Up to 90 percent of his emergency calls are
diabetes related. Unfortunately, few if any wear medical ID. A person found
unconscious many times is assumed to be drunk or suffering from a drug
overdose.
Designs by Dianaspecializing in
custom engraved medical ID products such as bracelets, charms,
necklaces, and tags
TAH Handcrafted JewelryFeaturing handcrafted diabetes awareness and medical identification jewelry
Diabetes Supplies and Mail Order Pharmacies
Note: Insulin Pumpers does not endorse any particular pharmacy or mail
order supplier.
If you are happy with your mail order pharmacy and would like
to add it to this list, drop a note to Editor@Insulin-Pumpers.org
Reciprocal Links
Organizations that have been kind enough to provide a link to
Insulin Pumpers on their web sites.
Best Medical ID.com
A dedicated portal for:
health, medical conditions and diseases topics.
Biocon a
research-driven, global healthcare company with a strong matrix of
capabilities along the biopharmaceutical value chain. Focusing on unmet
medical needs in cancer, diabetes and inflammatory diseases.
BioValv developing technologies
that impact the management and delivery of diabetes care: injectors,
micro-pumps, more...
Clinical Trials and Research StudiesClinical research studies for gastrointestinal illnesses
including GERD, IBD, and more. Contact Long Island Clinical Research
Associates to participate in a trial and receive free treatment and test new
medicines.
Diabetes cureweb.com Acquaint
yourself with different types of diabetes, their symptoms and
consequences. Educate yourself about prevention and treatment for
diabetes.
www.DiabetesFriends.net
is a free social network for diabetics and people with an
interest in diabetes.
Diabetes
Information Guide - Expert Information on diabetes with necessary
information including symptoms, diet, child diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type
2 diabetes and diabetes prevention.
Mediclim Health Alerts provides free weather health alerts via email,
informing subscribers of advance weather conditions that may trigger
migraine, asthma, arthritis, diabetes or heart disease problems
Nutritional Computing Concepts
Diabetes meal planning and recipe analysis programs for individuals
who have diabetes and for the healthcare professionals who provide
care for them. Free months of menus available for download.
Owen MumfordUnistik 3 safety lancets,
Autopen Classic, Autopen 24, Unifine
pentips, the Autolet Impression finger pricker and Unilet ComforTouch
lancets to name but a few! Many of our products are available on
prescription
Gifts For Diabetics - TypeFreeDiabetes.com is a fast
and easy way you can access diabetes supplies, Type 2 diabetes tests, blood
glucose monitors, etc. all in one site.