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Over 20 million Americans have diabetes and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Institute of Health.. It affects 17 million people in the United States and 5.9 million of these people are undiagnosed. Learn more about this disease by connecting to the following sites.

LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults What to eat when you get diabetes : easy and appetizing ways to make healthful changes in your diet by Leontos, Carolyn This Las Vegas author is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. She provides an excellent introduction on managing your diabetes by diet.   Books for Teens Sweetblood by Hautman, Pete After a lifetime of being a model student, sixteen-year-old Lucy Szabo is suddenly in trouble at school, at home, with the "proto-vampires" she has met online and in person, and most of all with her uncontrolled diabetes.   Books for Older Children I´m tougher than diabetes! by Carter, Alden R Illustrated primer on managing juvenile-onset diabetes at home and school. From a young person´s viewpoint.   More books for: Adults Teens Older Children   FOR MORE LIBRARY RESOURCES TRY: Diabetes Diabetes - Complications Diabetes - Diet therapy Diabetes in Children

RESEARCH DATABASES  Alt HealthWatch Resources on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.  CINAHLPlus with Full Text (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) CINAHL Plus with Full Text is the authoritative resource for nursing and allied health professionals, students, educators and researchers. This database provides indexing for 3,001 journals from the fields of nursing and allied health, with indexing back to 1937. CINAHL Plus with Full Text also contains searchable cited references for more than 1,155 journals and provides full text for hundreds of journals, plus legal cases, clinical innovations, critical paths, drug records, research instruments and clinical trials. PDF backfiles to 1937 are also included.  Encyclopedia of Aging Topics such as biology, medicine, economics, law, psychology, sociology, and history as they relate to aging. Illustrated with photos, graphs, and line drawings  Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Presents current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda, and osteopathy.  Encyclopedia of Food and Culture Everything you need to know about food: Preparation, festivals and feasts; cultures and religions. Who eats what, where, and why!  General Reference Center Gold Magazines, newspaper articles and almanacs by subject or keyword. Find the articles and information you need on almost any topic!  Health & Wellness Resource Center More than 400 health and medical journals and other resources that can link you to major health web sites.  Health Source: Consumer Edition Searches health publications geared toward the lay person and contains a medical dictionary.  Natural Standard Provides high quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies.  Salud Para Todos Todo lo referente a Las noticias actuales en El campo de la salud y la medicina. Investigaciones de Los más prestigiosos científicos de Los Estados Unidos y artículos escogidos de más de 300 publicaciones que abarcan diversos temas como El cáncer, Los anticonceptivos, Las enfermedades contagiosas, El abuso de fármacos, y muchos más.  Science Resource Center Includes topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations and the latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards. RESOURCES IN YOUR LIBRARY  Consumer Health Connection The Library District's web page on health topics WEB SITES  Diabetes Topics Brochures in English and Spanish on a range of diabetic issues from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases.  Diabetic Foot Problems and Amputation Prevention Information from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons  Diabetic Retinopathy A potentially blinding complication of diabetes that damages the eye's retina  Gestational Diabetes Clear description of diabetes risk during pregnancy.  Joslin's Diabetes Center A leading center in the treatment, research and education of diabetes.  Kids Health for Kids Find information on all aspects of your health. Includes games, receipes and exercises you can do.  My Pyramid My Pyramid is a website from the US government that provides information on dietary guidelines. It has many interactive features, which includes a food tracker for a detailed assessment of your food intake and physical activity level.  Teens Health Find information on all aspects of your health.  Your Guide to Diabetes - Types 1 and 2 Basic information to understand this disease LOCAL RESOURCES  Adult Diabetes Education and Management Support Group (ADEM) The Adult Diabetes Education Management Support Group is held the second Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the West Charleston Library. The group is facilitated by two Valley Hospital nurses. ADEMS provides free educational topics, monthly speakers and networking, and is open to diabetics, family members and anyone else who has an interest. For more information, contact Chris or Theresa at 349-7370 or via beeper at 598-6425  American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.  Desert Springs Hospital - Diabetes Treatment Center Diabetes Treatment Center offers an array of services; a comprehensive outpatient program focusing on nutrition and wellness education, an acute inpatient program, and specialized consultations.  Diabetes Treatment Center at Summerlin Hospital The Summerlin Hospital Diabetes Treatment Center offers inpatient glycemic management, comprehensive outpatient diabetes self-management training and specialty classes.  Nevada Diabetes Association for Children and Adults Support groups, children's camps, information, screening, and materials.  Nevada Diabetes Resource Directory - 2009 A PDF document with local resources and information about diabetes.  Sunrise Hospital - Outpatient Diabetes Classes Free classes, offered on a monthly basis, with a dietitian and a pharmacist.  Valley Hospital: Diabetes Resource Center Inpatient Counseling, Outpatient Education and Counseling and a Nifty System Called the Glucommander NATIONAL RESOURCES  American Association of Diabetes Educators The AADE is an association of healthcare professionals dedicated to teaching self management of Diabetes. Check here for a list of local Diabetes Educators.  American Diabetes Association The nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.  Juvenile diabetes Research Foundation International If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, JDRF can help.  MedlinePlus Comprehensive news and information on diabetes, and associated complications.  National Diabetes Education Program A public-private partnership that conducts diabetes awareness programs. Includes Spanish and Asian language links.  NOAH: New York Online Access to Health Information on diabetes in English and Spanish.