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My son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on August 19, 2004. We've come a long way since then, and I talk about it here.

Diabetes-stop.info
What you need, when you need it

This site offers the latest information on diabetes and living with the disease. The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association supports an affiliated office in every region of the country, providing services to more than 800 communities.

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wikipedia - Autonomic neuropathy (also called visceral neuropathy) is a disease of the non-voluntary, non-sensory nervous system (i.e. the Autonomic Nervous System) affecting mostly the internal organs such as the bladder muscles, the cardiovascular system, the digestive tract, and the genital organs. (click linki for more info)

Originally from Ireland, I've lived in the US for over 20 years. I'm a person with Type 1 diabetes, who struggles with it as do most of us. I've been using a Minimed 512 since August 2003 and am looking forward to switching to a new model SOON. I also use a Dexcom CGM to track my blood glucose levels. I'm blessed by God, and every day brings the possibility of a cure.

Open to diabetologists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, technicians, screening administrators and commissioners who are engaged in diabetic retinal screening. The site provides an ongoing education resource about screening and diabetic retinopathy.

The British Cardiac Society is a charitable body involved in education, the setting of clinical standards and research into heart and circulatory diseases. Its membership comprises of UK cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, and other doctors and healthcare professionals.

The BDA is a professional association providing training and facilities for state registered dietitians.

The British Hypertension Society's (BHS) is a registered charity and was founded in 1981 to provide a forum to bring together researchers working in this area. Its membership includes clinicians, physiologists and other scientists.

The British Medical Association is a professional association of doctors, representing their interests and providing services for its members.

The BSPED aims to advance education in paediatric endocrinology and related subjects by promoting research in such areas and disseminating the useful results of such research.

British Thyroid Association is a professional, membership organisation that is open to clinical doctors and research scientists who have a major interest in the thyroid and its diseases.

Of, by and for people with Type 2 Diabetes who use the new drug Byetta.

The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a growing network, bringing together the best information resources of leading Canadian and international health organizations.