Diabetic education

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Diabetic blood circulation in foot

Endocrine glands

Food and insulin release

Monitor blood glucose - series

An annual review of diabetes information is strongly recommended. Continually updating personal knowledge of diabetes is advised, because new research and improved ways to treat the disease are constantly being developed.

A diabetes nurse-educator can serve as an excellent resource for information on diabetes. These diabetes educators should carry the title "Certified Diabetes Educator" (CDE) indicating that they have received board certification. Often, the diabetes educator can help you develop a management plan based on your age, work/school schedule, activity level, and usual eating patterns.

Some medical centers provide specific Diabetes Clinics that specialize in management of patients with diabetes. These clinics often combine the resources of several experts in diabetes management, including a physician who specializes in the care of people with diabetes, a diabetes nurse practitioner, a certified diabetes educator, a registered dietitian, and a social worker. These clinics also are a good source of information for the diabetic patient.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation offer several pamphlets and brochures about diabetes. For information on educational programs and/or seminars, contact your local chapter of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Dietetic Association, American Association of Diabetes Educators, your local health department, or the hospitals and medical centers in your area.

Refer to DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS for a list of several educational and supportive resources.

Review Date: 02/09/2006
Reviewed By: Frederic F. Little, M.D., Department of Allergy and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Newtork.