T u r c o t t . c o m
Home ] Progeny & Pix ] Books ] [ Diabetes ] Fun & Faves ] Sea Kayaking ] Deep Thoughts ] News ] Feedback ]

I have diabetes and I can still kick your ass.

HbA1c = about 5.2 - 6.1 for 6 years and proud of it!

 

Insulin pump & Type I Diabetes information

 

Insulin Pumps


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.

Diabetes Resources

 

The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) - The largest, most comprehensive diabetes study ever conducted.

WebMD Diabetes Center (a good start if you know little or nothing about Type 1 Diabetes)

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.

 

* 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

Community

 

Yahoo's Diabetic Pump Support Group

 

misc.health.diabetes - Newsgroup for diabetes

 

Joslin Discussion Boards - a GREAT resource!

 

Humor

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.

 

 

Back ] Home ] Next ]

_____________________________________________

Send me feedback

 

Visits

© 2008 Turcott.com. All Rights Reserved.