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Diabetes Resources

Diabetes Resources. Jennifer Swift Martin Arizona Health Sciences Library. Diabetes in America. 23.6 million people have diabetes 7.8% of the total population 17.9 million diagnosed 5.7 million undiagnosed http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/statistics/index.htm.

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Diabetes Resources

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  1. Diabetes Resources Jennifer Swift Martin Arizona Health Sciences Library

  2. Diabetes in America • 23.6 million people have diabetes • 7.8% of the total population • 17.9 million diagnosed • 5.7 million undiagnosed http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/statistics/index.htm

  3. Diabetes in American Indians & Alaska Natives • Population: 3.3 million people • 561 recognized tribes • 16.3% diagnosed diabetes • 1,758 youth under 19 have diabetes • 95% Type II diabetes • 2.2 times more likely to have diabetes http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/FactSheets/AIANs08.pdf

  4. MedlinePlus • http://medlineplus.gov/ • Free authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine & the National Institutes of Health • Health Topics • Health Topics beginning with “D” • Endocrine System • Metabolic Problems • Population Groups • Native American Health

  5. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) • http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/ • From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDDK) and the National Institutes of Health • A-Z List of Topics • American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Diabetes • Overview • Disease, prevention, newly diagnosed, children and pregnancy • Resources • Statistics • American Indians and Alaska Natives • The Pima Indians

  6. American Diabetes Association • http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp • Organization that funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes, and delivers credible information • Overview of the disease • Nutrition information • Lifestyle & Prevention • Community events & support groups

  7. Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention • http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/index.asp • Service of the Indian Health Service • Mostly information for clinicians • For consumers • Links • For People with Diabetes • Children with Type II Diabetes • Fact Sheet • Information At-a-Glance • Programs by State

  8. Health Topics: DiabetesArizona Health Sciences Library • http://www.ahsl.arizona.edu/topics/diabetes/ • Focus Areas • Patient Education Resources • American Indians and Alaska Natives • Professional Societies • PubMed Alerts • Most recent published information • Statistics • Related News

  9. Diabetes CenterMayo Clinic • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/DA99999 • Diabetes and Risk Factors • Treatments • Diet • Frequently asked question • Medication Information • Living & Coping with Diabetes

  10. Consumer HealthArizona Health Sciences Library • http://www.ahsl.arizona.edu/consumer/ • Locate Tribal Health Services • Services by location, providers, diseases and health issues • Locate Arizona Health Services • Services by location, provider, diseases and health issues • Arizona Health Information • Search by health topic or location • MedlinePlus

  11. Arizona Diabetes ProgramArizona Department of Health Services • http://www.azdiabetes.gov/index.htm • Warning Signs • Resources • Directories of local resources • Self Management • Campaign Materials • Diabetes Related Links

  12. Questions? Please feel free to contact me at: Jennifer Swift Martin Arizona Health Sciences Library jennifer@ahsl.arizona.edu 520-626-6344

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