There are many diabetic resources with information for newly diagnosed diabetes patients and those already managing the disease. Your first resource should be your medical team. This group of highly trained individuals can give you the necessary personal advice and information to deal with such a complex disease. While many books, journals, and articles can give you general information and guidelines, ultimately your doctor will be able to translate what that information means to you. This becomes particularly important in the prescription and administration of medication and meal and exercise programs. In addition to your doctor you may opt to work with a diabetes educator, a specifically trained and certified individual who can help you with all aspects of diabetes self-management from glucose tests to counseling.

Diabetic Resources – Peer Groups

While your medical team is an important source of information, peer groups and forums are also rich …