Helpful Links to Online Resources
NUTRITION LINKS:
www.CalorieKing.com -- detailed nutrition information for almost any food or meal.
INSULIN PUMP LINKS:
www.AnimasCorp.com -- Animas (One Touch Ping) insulin pump.
www.MiniMed.com -- MiniMed insulin pump & continuous glucose monitoring systems.
www.MyOmniPod.com -- OmniPod wireless insulin pump.
www.Disetronic-USA.com -- Accu-Chek Spirit pump.
"CARELINK" FOR MINIMED PUMP USERS:
www.Carelink.Minimed.com -- upload your MiniMed pump online to allow you and your physician to evaluate details of your readings.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP IN RICHMOND:
www.TheDiabetesSupportGroup.com -- this is a local support group for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the Richmond area. Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:00 - 7:30pm. The first half of the meeting is an education session by local health professionals on various subjects. The second half of each meeting is sharing of experiences, solutions, and best practices amongst attendees.
MEDICAL RESOURCES:
www.AACE.com -- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
www.Diabetes.org -- American Diabetes Association
www.Hormone.org -- Information about multiple endocrine / hormone conditions.
www.Thyroid.org -- American Thyroid Association
www.NOF.org - National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.WebMD.com - general medical information
www.MayoClinic.com -- Mayo Clinic with general medical information
VARIOUS DIABETES AND OSTEOPOROSIS MEDICATION LINKS:
www.Byetta.com - diabetes medication (injectable)
www.Victoza.com - diabetes medication (injectable)
www.Symlin.com -- diabetes medication (injectable)
www.Januvia.com - diabetes medication (pill)
www.Onglyza.com - diabetes medication (pill)
www.Reclast.com -- once yearly osteoporosis medication
www.Prolia.com -- every 6 month osteoporosis medication
www.Forteo.com -- anabolic injectable osteoporosis medication