If you are looking for a diabetic database, a good place to start is the National Institutes of Health website NIH.gov. The website provides a number of databases for diabetes to help researchers find the information that they need. The following are examples of the databases that can be found on the website:
Beta Cell Biology Consortium (BCBC) – The purpose of this database is to facilitate interdisciplinary approaches to understanding a pancreatic islet cells development and regenerative abilities. Hopefully this diabetic database can help scientists and researchers find a way to restore normal insulin production.
Bioinformatics Information Support Contract (BISC) – The goal of this diabetic database is to advance the discovery and testing of new therapies for immune-related diseases.
Central NIDDK Repository for Biosamples and Data – The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has established a repository of biosamples as well as data that has been collected in clinical studies.
Collaborative Islet Transplant Registry – This diabetic database is used to promote safe islet/beta cell transplantation through the communication of comprehensive and current data.
There are many other types of diabetic databases to be found by visiting the NIH website. Another great research database to be found is on diabetes.org. Here you can search prior diabetes research by the name of the researcher, the institution, the research subject, or by keywords or phrases.
Diabetic Databases for the Public
A diabetic database could be useful for diabetics hoping to better understand their disease as well as control it. One diabetes database which has been put together for the public is the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). The purpose of this database is to help diabetics control their diabetes in order to reduce the morbidity and mortality rates that follow the disease. Hopefully, people who are at risk of diabetes will refer to this diabetic database as well and begin taking preventative actions beforehand.
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse is another very helpful diabetic database which is full of information for the public. This database allows people to retrieve information online, in booklets, in fact sheets, by email or over the phone.This database is very informative and can be easily used by diabetics.
Finally, Diabetes in America is a helpful compilation of public health and clinical data that can be used by diabetics. It also includes information on complications related to diabetes. These databases as well as others, if used correctly, can be helpful to people in preventing and controlling the disease and hopefully reduce the mortality rates caused by it.
