Insulin Pump Manufacturers
ACCU-CHEK™
Spirit insulin pump system (F.K.A. Disetronic) - I
was on the Disetronic H-Tron v100 for almost 10 years and Ioved it.
Minimed
by Medtronic
Animas
- I've been on the Animas 1250 since June 2005 and I love
it.
Deltec
Cozmo
OmniPod
Other Insulin Pump Information...
Google News search on "Insulin Pump"
Excellent
Insulin Pump Comparison - on Diabetes Mall site
Insulin Pumpers ® Pump Comparison
Insulin Pumpers ® Pump Reviews
Informative
Advanced Pumping Slideshow by John Walsh, P.A.,
C.D.E.
History of Pumps - This poorly designed site is a decent pictorial
history of early insulin pumps.
JDRF
(formerly known as JDF)
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation - JDRF is the world’s leading nonprofit,
nongovernmental funder of diabetes research. JDRF's mission is to
find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of
research.
JDRF Kids Online: All About The Insulin Pump
Joslin
Diabetes Center - The only U.S. medical center dedicated solely to diabetes
treatment, research, cure, education.
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Joslin
Discussion Boards - a GREAT resource!
United
States
National
Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
of the National Institutes of Health
Insulin
Pumpers - Support and Information for Adults and
Children with Diabetes
Diabetes Self-Management - covers all aspects of
diabetes treatment and self-care
DiabetesMonitor
- Provides information about diabetes for patients and
their families, and offer useful advice about the prevention and
management of diabetic complications.
Diabetes
Health Magazine - Diabetes Health is the magazine
the Wall Street Journal calls the information "weapon" against
Diabetes.
The
Diabetes Mall - Diabetes information, latest
research, a free weekly newsletter and discounts on diabetes
products. Also has updated information on diabetes research,
insulin pumps, and new monitoring technologies.
Pump Wear, Inc.
- Specialty Clothing and Insulin Pump Accessories
Diabetes123
- The mission of diabetes123
is to be the world leader in online diabetes care, improving the
quality and reducing the cost of care by increasing the understanding
of, and providing traditional and innovative products and services
for, the treatment of all types of diabetes.
Reality
Check - an Australian organization of Young Adults
with Diabetes, established in 1998. It is actually the largest
organization in Australia run entirely by people with Diabetes, all of
whose involvement is voluntary.
Diabetes
Talkfest
Google News Search on "Type 1 Diabetes"
Diabetes Books / Insulin Pump Books
Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified: An Essential
Guide for Everyone Pumping Insulin
Smart Pumping
Pumping
Insulin: Everything
You Need for Success with an Insulin Pump
Putting
Your Diabetes on the Pump
Insulin
Pump Therapy : Indication-Method-Technology
American
Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes
Diabetes
SourceBook: Basic Consumer Health Information about Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin-Dependent or Juvenile-Onset Diabetes
Diabetes
for Dummies (I can see the wise-ass comments a mile away)
Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution - The Complete Guide to
Achieving Normal Blood Sugars
The
Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Diabetes Care for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: A Reassuring
Guide
Getting the Most Out of Diabetes Camp : A Guide for Parents and Kids
Real Life Parenting of Kids with Diabetes
Getting a Grip on Diabetes : Quick Tips for Kids and Teens
Reasons we can be glad that we have diabetes
We
Have all the time in the world to find a cure for diabetes
10
Commandments for avoiding Negative Scenes with Diabetic Loved Ones
- by Richard Rubin
1- Thou shalt not act like
a Police person.
2- Thou shalt not ignore diabetes.
3- Thou shalt not lead your loved one in the paths of temptation.
4- Thou shalt not criticise when your loved one succumbs to
temptation.
5- Thou shalt not talk about your loved one's diabetes in
public unless invited to do so.
6- Thou shalt offer support and comfort, especially when things
aren't going well with the diabetes.
7- Thou shalt have the patience of a Saint when your loved one
is acutely hypo- or hyperglycemic.
8- Thou shalt deal constructively with your own natural fears
and resentments.
9- Thou shalt be especially sensitive in public situations.
10- Thou shalt find out what works and do it.
The
Sympathetic Apathetic Diabetic Club - a funny little page with
some guy's musings on having Type 1 diabetes.