These are some websites and resources that our patients have found helpful.
Disclaimer: This list of websites is an informational guide only; it cannot provide answers to personal health-related questions, legal questions, or research questions. The information presented here should not be substituted for medical, legal, or other professional advice. We do not endorse any views expressed or products or services offered on these websites.
Resources on this page are organized in the following sections:
- General information about diabetes
- Continuous glucose monitors
- Diabetes and weight management software and apps
- Healthy eating and exercise
- Healthy lifestyle coaching and support
- Insulin pumps
- Magazines
General information about diabetes
- American Diabetes Association: National organization dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes and to improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes. 800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)
- Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation): Type 1 diabetes information and resources
- Dartmouth Health patient education library: Information about the types of diabetes, eating well, and controlling blood sugar levels
- David Mendosa Diabetes Directory: A directory of diabetes-related pages by David Mendosa, a freelance journalist and consultant specializing in writing about diabetes
- Diabetes Kickstart Video Series: A series of brief videos for someone with a new diagnosis of diabetes
- Diabetesnet.com: A leading resource for reliable information on diabetes management, education, and tools
- Joslin Diabetes Center: Diabetes education and information from the Joslin Diabetes Center. 617-732-2400
- National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases: Research and information about diabetes, and digestive and kidney diseases
- The Path to Understanding Diabetes: Help in understanding diabetes from the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Continuous glucose monitors
Learn about continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, such as Dexcom, Stelo, and Libre
- Dexcom: Information about continuous glucose monitoring with the Dexcom CGM system and the Stelo glucose biosensor
- Libre: Information about continuous glucose monitoring with the FreeStyle Libre system
Diabetes and weight management software and apps
Find online diabetes tools, software, and apps for tracking calories, reviewing blood sugar, viewing your health data, and more:
- CalorieKing: Nutrition facts for brands and fast-food restaurants
- Diabetes software: Free downloadable spreadsheets to track your blood sugar readings and insulin dosages, as well as other software and online resources from Mendosa.com. Note: We do not endorse any of these downloads, or guarantee that they are virus-free.
- glooko: An app that allows you to view your health data in one place to help make more informed health decisions
- MyFitnessPal: A calorie tracker and basal metabolic rate (BMR) calculator to reach your goals
Healthy eating and exercise
Find healthy eating tips, new recipes, cooking classes, and ways to add exercise to your day:
- Diabetes Food Hub: Diet information and recipes from the ADA for people with diabetes
- Cooking classes: At-home cooking classes from the ADA
- Fitness: Information on exercise from the ADA
- MyPlate: Simple, practical ways to eat healthier from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
- The Nutrition Source: General information on eating healthy
Healthy lifestyle coaching and support
Find in-person and virtual lifestyle coaching and support:
- The Granite YMCA: A year-long diabetes prevention program
- Silver Sneakers fitness: Fitness classes for those 65+ with certain Medicare plans
Insulin pumps
Find information about Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps:
- Medtronic MiniMed: Information about the MiniMed insulin pump.
Magazines
Learn more about diabetes by reading these magazines: