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AACE Medical guidelines for clinical practice for the management of diabetes mellitus
http://www.aace.com/pub/pdf/guidelines/DMGuidelines2007.pdf
Extensive guidelines on the management of diabetes mellitus from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology. The 66-page document represents a systematic multidisciplinary approach to help clinical endocrinologists or other physicians provide intensive therapy for patients with diabetes mellitus in an effort to achieve normal or near normal blood glucose levels. Sections include an Introduction, Screening and Diagnosis, Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes, Glycemic Management, Hypertension Management, Lipid Management, Nutrition and Diabetes, Microvascular Complications, Diabetes and Pregnancy, Diabetes Management in the Hospital Setting, and References. Revised in May/June 2007.
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Age page : diabetes in older people : a disease you can manage
http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/diabetes.asp
This patient-focused publication provides information about diabetes in the elderly. The types of diabetes are explained, as well as the symptoms, detection, treatment, and self-help. Additional information sources are listed. Published by the National Institute on Aging, part of the US National Institutes of Health.
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American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/
The home page of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), founded in 1940. The site contains information about the ADA and its services and publications. Sections include basic information about diabetes, living with diabetes, food and fitness, events, research, information for healthcare professionals, relevant news stories, a message board, and an electronic newsletter. Some of the site contents are also available in Spanish.
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Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD)
http://www.diabetologists.org.uk/
The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) is the national organisation of Consultant Physicians in Britain who specialise in Diabetes Mellitus. Established in 1997 at the Royal College of Physicians, the Association aims to provide a forum for specialist diabetologists to discuss diabetic patient care in the NHS. This site provides information about the background and aims of the Association as well as details of future activities, membership benefits and requirements, forthcoming meetings and links to diabetes and endocrine related sites. ABCD newsletters and position papers are available online. A range of multimedia presentations can be viewed with QuickTime player.
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Ayurvedic interventions for diabetes mellitus : a systematic review
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/ayurvsum.htm
One in a series of evidence reports and technology assessments on significant clinical topics, developed by the Evidence-based Practice Program of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the lead Federal agency in the US health system responsible for the quality, safety and effectiveness of American health care. This review addresses the issue of the use of Ayurvedic therapies (traditional Hindu system of medicine) for the treatment of diabetes. This summary outlines the literature review, what evidence was used to conduct this review, methodology, findings, and future research. The full-text evidence report from which this summary was taken is also available here and is current as of June 2001.
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Bandolier: diabetes
http://www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/booths/diabetes.html
One in a series of Bandolier Knowledge Resource Centres that collates and makes available a collection of quality evidence resources relating to medical issues. This collection focuses on diabetes and contains articles that have appeared in Bandolier and links to Web resources. The main topics covered by these resources include: diagnosing diabetes, effects of diet and exercise in diabetes, management of diabetes, and monitoring blood glucose. Sponsors of the Bandolier Knowledge Resource Centre have no influence or control over the content of this resource.
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BBC health : diabetes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/diabetes/
This resource on diabetes mellitus is provided on the Web by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The resource explains what diabetes is, the main causes and symptoms, and treatment and prevention approaches. Advice on living with diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy and future developments are also featured. Links to relevant organisations and support services are available, as are related BBC news articles.
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BioCritique
http://www.biocritique.com/
BioCritique aims to enable users to keep abreast of significant advances in biomedical research. Current articles are selected and reviewed by scientists and clinicians in the areas of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, endocrinology, nephrology, rheumatology and primary care. Each article has links to related resources including free PowerPoint slide presentations, interactive assessments, clinical trials and related research literature, as well as drug and patent information. Free registration is required to access articles. Produced by Bioexpertise, Inc, a US based company.
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BioMed Central : diabetes gateway
http://www.biomedcentral.com/gateways/diabetes/
One of a series of subject gateways bringing together collections of content and resources from the journals and sites published by BioMed Central, an independent publishing house committed to providing immediate, free, open access to biomedical research of interest to researchers in particular subject areas. This is the diabetes gateway which provides links to selected relevant BioMed Central electronic journals, together with links to the full-text of the latest research articles in the field which are all permanently free to access, up to the minute diabetes-related research and development information and other related resources.
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bmj.com collected resources : diabetes
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/collection/diabetes
Collected resources on diabetes from the online British Medical Journal. BMJ collections list the most recent articles from the BMJ and other online journals within the BMJ Publishing Group, within a specific subject or specialty. Links are provided to the full-text of the document. Links are also provided to related collections, journals, books or reviews.
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BRIDGES
http://www.idfbridges.org/
BRIDGES (Bringing Research in Diabetes to Global Environments and Systems) is a Programme initiated by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). BRIDGES funds translational research projects in diabetes prevention and treatment. The website provides information on the Programme, its Executive and Review Committee, application and conditions for funding, the Review procedure, IDF workshops, news updates, supported short and long-term projects and FAQs. Further information is available on the translational research projects which it supports around the world. BRIDGES is an IDF Project supported with an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company.
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British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
http://www.bsped.org.uk/
The British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED) has existed since 1979. The society aims to advance education in paediatric endocrinology and related subjects by promoting research in such areas and disseminating the useful results of such research. The website provides information on gland and growth disorders for health professionals, patients and their families. There is a password-protected area for BSPED members. There are also links to professional and patient resources, publications, guidelines, a calendar of BSPED meetings and current/past research projects.
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Canadian Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.ca/
This is the home page of the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA), which can be accessed in French or English. Information is included on the CDA's work, services and publications, diabetes news, patient information on living with diabetes, a diabetes dictionary, and a professional section aimed at health care workers in the diabetes field.
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Cardiovascular diabetology : Biomed Central
http://www.cardiab.com/
The Cardiovascular Diabetology journal is an online journal which is part of the BioMed Central journals collections. BioMed Central is an independent publishing house 'committed to providing immediate open access to peer-reviewed biomedical research'. This journal focuses on all aspects of the diabetes/cardiovascular interrelationship and the dysmetabolic syndrome. The journal includes research, reviews, case-studies, debate, methodology articles and short reports. Free and unrestricted full-text is available to this journal.
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Case study : geriatric assessment : diabetes mellitus
http://www.vhct.org/case1199/index.shtml
A case study, aimed at medical students and health professionals, on a man with diabetes mellitus and multiple problems including neuropathy, coronary disease, and kidney transplant. This illustrated case study covers medical history, physical examination, lab results, diagnosis, treatment, discharge and follow up. Questions for the student are interspersed with the case material. Prepared and published on the Web by the Virtual Health Care Team, School of Health Professions and the School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia.
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CDC : diabetes public health resource
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/
The CDC diabetes public health website is produced by the Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. This resource describes what activities are undertaken by the DDT, and covers the four types of diabetes, namely, type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, and diabetes resulting from genetic conditions. Resources available from this site include epidemiological data, article abstracts, images, conference details, education and health promotion programmes, research projects, fact sheets and community health programmes.
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for diabetes
http://www.hta.ac.uk/execsumm/summ843.shtml
This review assesses the clinical and cost effectiveness of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) using insulin pumps compared with multiple daily injections (MDI) for the delivery of intensive insulin therapy in diabetes mellitus. It involved a systematic review of the literature and an economic evaluation. Authored by Colquitt, J L and published in October 2004, this 186 page report and executive summary is number 8(43) in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme monograph series from the National Coordinating Centre for Health Technology Assessment (NCCHTA), part of the Wessex Institute at the University of Southampton.
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of patient education models for diabetes : a systematic review and economic evaluation
http://www.hta.ac.uk/1313
This systematic review looks at the literature on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of various patient education models used with diabetics, and also provides an economic evaluation. Authored by Dr Emma Loveman et al, and published in September 2003, this 202 page report and executive summary is number 7(22) in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme monograph series from the National Coordinating Centre for Health Technology Assessment (NCCHTA), part of the Wessex Institute at the University of Southampton. . An update of this review was published in April 2008 entitled ' The clinical effectiveness of diabetes education models for Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review '.
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Clinical diabetes
http://clinical.diabetesjournals.org/
Clinical Diabetes aims to provide clinicians with up to date information on the care of people with diabetes. Most of the journal is available freely online and articles, editorials and commentaries can be viewed as abstracts or full-text. Back isues are searchable from 2001. A table of contents email alert service is also avilable. Published by the American Diabetes Association.
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Clinical effectiveness of diabetes education models for Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review
http://www.hta.nhs.uk/project/1550.asp
This reports the findings of a systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of patient education models for adults with Type 2 diabetes. The aim of structured education is to support effective self-management in diabetes. The review was commissioned by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to inform the update of their guidance on Type 2 diabetes and updates an earlier review published in 2003. Studies from the previous systematic review were included. The findings of the update around the impact of structured education and its implications for service provision are substantially in line with the earlier review. Recommendations are made for further research. The report was published in April 2008 as part of the Health Technology Assessment Programme which is managed by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Health Technology Assessment (NCCHTA) at the University of Southampton's Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development.
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Clinical medicine insights : endocrinology and diabetes
http://www.la-press.com/clinical-medicine-insights-endocrinology-and-diabet
An open access, peer reviewed electronic journal, published by Libertas Academica, and covering diabetes and endocrine disorders. Content starts in 2008 and is freely available online, as PDF documents.
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CME on diabetes USA
http://www.cmeondiabetes.com
CME on diabetes provides online continuing medical education resources focussing on type 2 diabetes, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and insulin resistance. There are Audio-visual presentations by international experts, conference reports and 'key study results'. Access to the site is restricted to health care providers, and a free log in is required. Produced on the Web by E-Med Hosting, a Canadian based company.
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Deciphering medspeak : diabetes
http://www.mlanet.org/pdf/diabetes1.pdf
This leaflet has been produced by the Medical Library Association (MLA) to help a lay audience decipher common medical terms related to diabetes. It also provides information on how to locate related health care websites.
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Diabetes
http://familydoctor.org/x3092.xml
A collection of documents for patients, and their carers and family, on diabetes. Information is compiled under five main headings: The basics - what is diabetes; Treatment; Living with diabetes; Diabetes and kids; Complications (long-term problems).Provided on the Web by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
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Diabetes
http://loyolauniversity.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=00121
A series of patient-oriented documents on the subject of diabetes including: facts and statistics; forms of diabetes; diagnosis; complications (nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy, foot problems, hypoglycaemia) and treatments. Published on the web by Loyola University Health System and last reviewed in June 2008.
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