Diabetes Resources
A wealth of valuable information and support
Many groups and advocacy organizations have been formed over the years in an effort to help and empower people with diabetes. Click on the links below to access tools, resources, and associations.
- Continuous glucose monitoring
- Accessories
- Insulin delivery systems
- Diabetes education
- Associations
- International resources
Continuous glucose monitoring
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)
TCOYD is a non-profit diabetes education organization founded and directed by Dr. Steven Edelman, a nationally-recognized diabetes specialist who also has Type 1 diabetes. TCOYD programs aim to inform, motivate, and empower participants to take control of their diabetes.
TCOYD / Terry Gregg Interview
Read an interview between TCOYD and Terry Gregg, President and CEO of DexCom Inc.
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Television
Dr. Steven Edelman, a Diabetologist, discusses continuous glucose monitoring devices for people with diabetes.
Martha Stewart Show: Diabetes treatment discussion
Watch a video of Martha Stewart talking with Dr. Aaron Kowalski, a scientist from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Center, about the evolution of diabetes treatment options — past, present, and future.
Accessories
These companies offer products that you may be interested in using with your DexCom CGM System.
Insulin delivery systems
Animas Insulin Pumps
Animas Corporation is part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies and is the maker of numerous insulin pumps with a vision to create a world without limits for people with diabetes.
Insulet Insulin Management System
The OmniPod Insulin Management System is an innovative continuous insulin delivery system made by Insulet Corporation — an innovative diabetes management company dedicated to providing superior treatment options and lifelong health benefits for people with diabetes.
Diabetes education
Diabetes & Me
This resource will provide basic information on diabetes and its complications, as well as tips on how to be active and eat healthfully.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
NDIC provides resources and information to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
The CDC provides information for the public and professionals about diabetes, including research, statistics, and educational publications.
National Diabetes Education Program
The National Diabetes Education Program is a federally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and includes over 200 partners at the federal, state, and local levels, working together to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes.
Six Until Me
This website is the home of Kerri Morrone Sparling's blog about Type 1 diabetes. This is an excellent support network for those with diabetes, friends, and family members.
dLife
Learn more about diabetes and disease management, become a part of the community, and find articles from experts.
Associations
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
The AACE is a professional medical organization devoted to the enhancement of the practice of clinical endocrinology and diabetes.
American Association of Diabetes Educators
Founded in 1973, the American Association of Diabetes Educators is a multidisciplinary professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the practice of diabetes self-management training and care as integral components of healthcare for persons with diabetes, and lifestyle management for the prevention of diabetes.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
The JDRF is the leading advocate for people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. This website is an informational and advocacy resource for both children and parents.
International Resources
International Diabetes Federation
The International Diabetes Federation is the only global advocate for people with diabetes and their healthcare providers. Our mission is to work with our member associations to enhance the lives of people with diabetes.
Clínica Diabetológica
An Español site where you'll find a lot of useful educational material, news, and diabetes-related learning tools.
