Sites to see and helpful information

What to look for in a Doctor click here

Helping someone with diabetes- 8 Tips click here

Medication Management click here

Dealing with Parties and Holidays click here

One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat see
www.mypyramid.gov/

For a better understanding of the new dietary guidelines pyramid, see this movie.
www.mypyramid.gov/global_nav/media_animation.html

To download a pdf file on the new dietary guidelines.
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/pdf/brochure.pdf

Access a site to find menus, food information and individualized programs.
http://diabetesplanner.com/default.asp

What’s the latest on needle disposal. There is an ongoing debate regarding convenience, anonymity, cost, and of course safety. Potential needle stick by sanitation workers should be an upper most concern when we discard our needles. click here

Is it possible to predict the future? Try this interactive diabetes personal health decisions page.
www.diabetes.org/phd/profile/start.jsp

For legislation that concerns people in California with diabetes click here

For medicare coverage of diabetes services and supplies.
http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11022.pdf

Diabetes and California drivers license issues
www.diabetes.org/advocacy-and-legalresources/discrimination/drivers/pvt-california.jsp

Diabetes and the California insurance options.
www.diabetes.org/advocacy-and-legalresources/insurance/california.jsp