An epidemic of obesity-related diabetes is sweeping across the United States and has begun its spread to the rest of the world. In 1998, the Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN) Diabetes Program launched the Diabetes Track II project to address this issue in the migrant population. Track II provides continuity of care for mobile individuals through transferring medical records and offering remote care coordination. Track II: Continuous Diabetes Care for Migrant Workers is a english/spanish resource.
A community-based program whose mission is to promote the health of Texans by increasing awareness and opportunities for individuals to engage in regular physical activity, including walking, and has How-To instruction manuals on how to start such a walking or biking program in any community.
Diabetes group visit information tools, PDSA and examination forms, and flow sheets
This site promotes the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise and physical fitness.
An on-line community to help increase diabetes knowledge and help diabetes patients better manage their disease.
This site provides information and support for adults and children with diabetes and their families interested in insulin pump therapy.
A national education campaign to help the diabetes community reach and stay at blood glucose goals.
A free downloadable desktop application to track important health information such as daily blood sugar readings without going online.
An organization dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
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a multidisciplinary unit of The University of Michigan Health System. It has been funded by the National Institutes of Health since 1977 and is one of five centers in the United States.
This site provides valuable information and resources to help people with diabetes lower their A1C and better manage their diabetes.
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An inspirational mentoring program that brings together diabetes patients who are successfully managing their diabetes with patients who are striving to do the same.
Online community for kids, families and adults with diabetes.
A resource for online diabetes care that provides traditional and innovative products and services for the treatment of diabetes.
A service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), NIH
Lesson Plans available in English.
Explore the diabetes learning center. Website available in Spanish and English.
Documents to gage health literacy levels.
The Quick Guide to Health Literacy including fact sheets and strategies to increase the usability of health information.
A grassroots, empowerment model providing people with diabetes the tools they need to communicate with their health care provider, encourage consumer independence and stimulate community action to create awareness of the need and advantages of quality diabetes care within diverse community settings.
Resources/tools/guidelines/curriculum for diabetes prevention programs, etc. that are free and downloadable.
Direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.
Resources related to the prevention and control of diabetes can be found in the categories.
Take Charge of your Diabetes(English 2003 and Spanish 2004) A variety of diabetes related publications and products.
Explains generally what cultural competency is.
Health literacy incorporates a range of abilities: to read, comprehend, and analyze information; decode instructions, symbols, charts, and diagrams; weigh risks and benefits; and, ultimately, make decisions and take action.
Helping Students with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel.