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 Blogs
Blogs that may be of interest to people with diabetes (particularly those with Type 1). If you would like to suggest an addition, please send it to "DiabetesPortal-owner@yahoogroups.com".
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Diabetes Advocacy Issues
Articles pertaining to advocacy issues related to diabetes.
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Miscellaneous News & Info
News articles with a connection to diabetes which do not fit into a particular category.
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Pharmaceutical Company Websites
Links to websites of major pharmaceutical companies who market insulin in the U.S.
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Sharps Disposal
Information on proper disposal of syringes, lancets and other sharps in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
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Stem Cell Research
Articles and organizations pertaining to the field of stem cell research, including both adult and embryonic stem cell research.
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"Sugar Crash" - The Game
An online game that makes the job of blood glucose management that diabetics must endure all the time seem like more fun than it truly is. Still, the game is an amusing diversion and is kind of cute. It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.pizmogames.com/games/sugarcrash/ |
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Bayer Dream Fund
The Bayer Dream Fund provides millions of people with diabetes inspiration and encouragement through outstanding examples of what can be accomplished through successful self-management. Each year since 2002, Bayer has selected one winner and provided them wth a prize of up to $100,000 to pursue a dream, which would inspire others with diabetes. Bayer Dream Fund winners' hard work, creativity and positive attitude have provided inspiration to countless people with diabetes across the U.S. It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.bayerdreamfund.com/index.html |
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Cure Diabetes Bracelets
Show your commitment to finding a cure for juvenile diabetes by purchasing a JDRF "Cure Diabetes" Bracelet! Each bracelet costs $3.00 USD (while supplies last). Available in youth and adult sizes. It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=102590 |
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Diabetics Unite Homepage
Website by Deanna Stewart-Gaston, better known as "Deanna the Diabetic", a Canadian woman who wrote an article back 1994 entitled: "Diabetes: Not a Simple Matter of Dessert Denial". It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/4750/ |
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JDRF Relief Response for Hurricane Katrina Victims
A section on the JDRF website to coordinate support for the hurricane victims. On it, you can indicate your interest in providing assistance. Please do not send supplies directly to our offices: JDRF will direct your intentions to one of the professional local agencies we are partnering with to ensure that they are quickly provided to those who need them in the impacted areas. It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103961 |
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Lacelets
Tom Augustine and his business partners invented what they call Lacelets, shoelace accessories with the words "Within Reach" on them, indicating his belief that a cure for diabetes is within reach. Much like the popular yellow wristbands, Lacelets are designed to prompt discussion and awareness. Lacelets are a shoe accessory that's taking a major step toward eradicating juvenile (Type 1) diabetes. Lacelets come in 10 hot colors to match just about anything! It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.lacelet.com |
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Lilly for Life Lifetime Achievement Award
Established by Eli Lilly and Company in 2002, the LillyforLife Achievement Awards is a recognition program that celebrates the inspiring achievements of people of all ages who live with diabetes or who contribute to the lives of those with diabetes. Those recognized do not have to be well known or famous for their achievements, but can be everyday people who have accomplished or are working toward exceptional personal or professional success. It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.lillydiabetes.com/lilly_for_life/achievement_award.jsp |
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Novo Nordisk Media Prize Awards
As a world leader in diabetes care, Novo Nordisk is committed to increasing the level of awareness of diabetes. The media have a critically important role in informing the public about the disease. Therefore Novo Nordisk founded the Novo Nordisk Media Prize for excellence in writing on diabetes in the lay press in 2002. The award is given to the best written article on diabetes in general and is evaluated by a totally independent international jury. It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.novonordisk.com/press/media_prize/media_prize_intro.asp |
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Presentation at the Japan Society for Pancreas and Islet Transplantation given by Deb Butterfield
Transcript of a moving presentation given by Deb Butterfield, Founder and Executive Director of the Insulin-Free World Foundation and Author of Showdown with Diabetes, at the Japan Society for Pancreas and Islet Transplantation in Tokyo. It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.geocities.com/diabetesport/Presentations/Butterfield-Tokyo/butterfield-presentationtokyo.html |
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Science - Charitable Choices
Article published by the National Journal Group, Inc. in January 2005 about how research is selectively funded. It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.cureautoimmunity.org/NATIONAL%20JOURNAL%20ARTICLE%201-21-05%20ORIGINAL.pdf |
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Symlin Users Group
Yahoo Group for users of Symlin. It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/symlin |
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The Medicine Program
Need help paying for prescription medications? This program provides discounts at certain participating pharmacies for services. This plan does not make payments directly to the providers of health services. Program members are obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount plan organization. This program is not a prescription insurance policy. It is recommended that you open this link in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.themedicineprogram.com/ |
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The Needle And The Damage Done
Reporter Scott Bowles, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 14, chronicled his wait for a kidney-pancreas transplant in the pages of USA Today during 2000. On Jan. 12, 2000; his wait ended. Scott tells his story here (or in the book with the aforementioned title, ISBN: 0738846716). It is recommended that you open this link (and all other links here) in a separate window by using the right button on your mouse and choosing "open in new window".
http://www.geocities.com/diabetesport/Presentations/Bowles/bowles.html |
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