diabetes-resources

Class Videos

• Diabetes: Getting Started - Diabetes and Exercise: Decide to Move
• How to Check Your Blood Sugar [English] [Spanish]
• Giving Yourself Insulin with a Pen [English] [Spanish]

Recipes

• Diabetes Food Hub
• All Recipes
• Spark D 
• Diabetes Self-Management Recipes
• Diabetic Gourmet (free electronic monthly newsletter)

Magazines

• Diabetes Health (monthly)
• Diabetes Self-Management (bi-monthly)
• Diabetic Living (8 issues yearly)

Medication and Supply Payment Assistance

• BD insulin syringe diabetes patient assistance 1-866-818-6906
• Free Drug Card
• Needy Meds
• Veterans Prescription Services Contact: 1-877-222-8387
• RxAssist

Diabetes Identification

• Medic Alert Foundation U.S. - Bracelets, necklaces; maintains comprehensive personal health information
• American Medical ID's - Custom-engraved medical identification bracelet and necklace styles

Herbs, Vitamins and Supplements

• FDA Dietary Supplements Info
• FDA Safety Alerts
• International Herb Association
• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Smart Phone Apps and Websites

• Calorie Counter PRO by MyNetDiary
• Lose It!
• Calorie King

Other Resources

• American Diabetes Association
  • Nutrition Information
  • Diabetes Medications
• Diabetes Basics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention