When you are first diagnosed with diabetes, it is normal to have a lot of questions. Questions like what does this mean now? Will I be able to live a normal life? How do I manage my blood sugar? Does it hurt to test your blood sugar? These questions can be overwhelming and when searching for answers, it can seem like there are a thousand different answers on what you should and shouldn’t be doing. Sometimes, this advice contradicts the other leaving you feeling confused and frustrated by an already difficult situation. DMP wants to help provide you with the solutions by providing you with five free resources for diabetics, which provide verified information surrounding diabetes management.
JDRF
JDRF is an organization dedicated to searching for an end to type 1 diabetes, through both research, funding, and advocacy. In doing so, they recognize the importance of helping those with T1D to live happier, healthier lives. Their blog provides helpful information to help those with diabetes such as by providing tips on how to monitor your child’s insulin intake, navigating the holidays with diabetes, and more. Making it one of the best resources for diabetics.
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is an American non-profit organization that is focused on educating the public about diabetes, while helping those affected by it through funding research to manage, cure, and prevent diabetes. The ADA provides information such as how to contact a diabetes education program, healthy living tips such as recipes and fitness advice, and updates on ongoing research regarding diabetes. With tons of free resources, it makes for a great free resource for diabetics.
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is a British charity which is dedicated to improving the care and treatment of people with diabetes. It is a great free resource for diabetics, as it offers information regarding local support groups, a helpline for diabetics, and various articles regarding diabetes management and care. Another great thing they offer is ways you can get involved to help support diabetes initiatives and where their fundraising dollars are being used.
Integrated Diabetes Services
Integrated Diabetes Services (IDS) is a practice dedicated to helping people with diabetes manage their condition and the complexities that come with it. They offer blood sugar regulation and self-management training for children and adults. They strive to provide information in a way that is accessible for everyone to understand. While the above resources are free to use, IDS consulting is a paid service, but their website includes lots of free helpful articles to help you with your diabetes journey.
Diabetes Self Management
Lastly, there is Diabetes Self-Management. Their website offers practical information on nutrition, exercise, new drugs, medical advances, and more related to diabetes care. The website is well organized and allows individuals to narrow down their search based on their diabetes type. From exercise to trying to conceive, diabetes self-management offers tons of free resources for diabetics, making it an excellent go-to for the newly diagnosed.
In short, getting diagnosed with diabetes can be scary but searching for information to help manage it shouldn’t have to be. By checking out the following resources, those with diabetes can find the support they need to help them manage it. The web is full of false information so when looking for accurate facts, be sure to check on what website this information is posted, if they are qualified to do so, and what their agenda is. Check for peer reviewed articles and articles written by healthcare professionals.
Carolina Clarke
Carolina Clarke is the marketing copywriter at The Diabetes App. She is passionate about social issues, travel, and fitness. She is a diabetes supporter and is dedicated to providing those living with diabetes with resources to help manage their diabetes. A desire to help is at the forefront of everything she writes.
