diabeticinvestor.com
David Kliff’s business and investor report on the diabetes industry (pay site).
diabeticmommy.com
For expectant and recent moms.
diatribe.org
Making sense of diabetes through news, stories, and insights.
d-mom.com
Leighann Calentin explores life from the perspective of the mom of a child with diabetes.
foodinsession.com
Your nutrition education starts here!
healthcentral.com/diabeteens
The latest stories, news, and expert advice for teens.
healthline.com/diabetesmine
Amy Tenderich’s blog features humor, straight talk, and a sense of community.
insulinnation.com
The latest news on type 1 diabetes care and research.
integrateddiabetes.com
My company; features several free self-management tools.
integrateddiabetes.com/blog
The world of diabetes from my unique perspective and that of the clinical team at Integrated Diabetes Services.
integrateddiabetes.com/mealtime-dosage-calculator
Create your own bolus dosing charts based on blood sugar, carbs consumed, and physical activity.
integrateddiabetes.com/updated-insulin-pump-comparisons-and-reviews
Insulin pump comparisons and reviews.
jdrf.org/community/typeonenation/
A network hub of type 1 diabetes communities, created by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
myglu.org
Online type 1 diabetes community sharing wisdom and support.
rxlist.com/pill-identification-tool/article.htm
Excellent reference for medication actions, side effects, interactions, and so forth.
safesittings.org
Diabetes babysitting service for sitters and families looking for a sitter who knows type 1 diabetes.
scottsdiabetes.com
Scott Johnson’s struggles, successes, and everything in between.
sixuntilme.com/wp
Kerri Sparling takes a humorous approach with her blog; the tagline is “Diabetes doesn’t define me, but it helps explain me.”
stitcher.com/podcast/diabetesdailygrind/real-life-diabetes
Cutting-edge and sometimes controversial podcasts.
thegirlsguidetodiabetes.com
Sysy Morales encourages women with diabetes to live their best life.
typeonerun.org
Global network of type 1 runners.
type1university.com
The online school of higher learning for insulin users.
Suggested Facebook Groups
• CGM in the Cloud
• Looped
• Type 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy
• Type 1 Diabetes Memes
Recommended Books
Note: Books are listed alphabetically by title.
General Diabetes Management
Bright Spots & Landmines: The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me . Brown, Adam. San Francisco: diaTribe Foundation, 2017.
The Discovery of Insulin . Bliss, Michael. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2007.
A First Book for Understanding Diabetes . 13th ed. (aka
The Pink Panther Book .) Chase, H. Peter, and David M. Maahs. Denver: Children’s Diabetes Foundation, 2014.
Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified: An Essential Guide for Everyone Pumping Insulin . Kaplan-Mayer, Gabrielle. New York: Marlowe & Company, 2003.
The Joslin Guide to Diabetes: A Program for Managing Your Treatment . Beaser, Richard S., and Amy P. Campbell. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2005.
Not Dead Yet: My Race Against Disease, From Diagnosis to Dominance . Southerland, Phil, and John Hanc. New York: Thomas Dunne, 2011.
Practical CGM: A Guide to Improving Outcomes Through Continuous Glucose Monitoring . Scheiner, Gary. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2015.
Pumping Insulin: Everything Success on a Pump and CGM . 6th ed. Walsh, John, and Ruth Roberts. San Diego: Torrey Pines, 2016.
The Savvy Diabetic: A Survival Guide . Milo, Joanne. Corona Del Mar, CA: 3DogArt, 2013.
Sugar Surfing: How to Manage Type 1 Diabetes in a Modern World . Ponder, Stephen W., and Kevin L. McMahon. Sausalito, CA: Mediself, 2015.
Training Your Diabetic Alert Dog . Martinez, Rita, and Susan M. Barns. Self-published, 2013.
Understanding Insulin Pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitors and the Artificial Pancreas . 3rd ed. Chase, H. Peter, and Laurel Messer. Denver: Children’s Diabetes Foundation, 2016.
A Woman’s Guide to Diabetes: A Path to Wellness . Barnes, Brandy, and Natalie Strand. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2015.
Women and Diabetes: Staying Healthy in Body, Mind, and Spirit . 2nd ed. Poirier, Laurinda M., and Katharine M. Coburn. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2000.
Your Diabetes Science Experiment: Live Your Life with Diabetes Instead of Letting Diabetes Live Your Life! Vieira, Ginger. CreateSpace, 2012.
Mental Health
The Complete Diabetes Organizer: Your Guide to a Less Stressful and More Manageable Diabetes Life . Weiner, Susan, and Leslie Josel. Ann Arbor, MI: Spry Publishing, 2013.
Diabetes Burnout: What to Do When You Can’t Take It Anymore . Polonsky, William H. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 1999.
Nutrition and Fitness
The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes . Colberg, Sheri R. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2020.
CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter . Burushek, Allan. N.p.: Family Health Publications, 2018.
Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy . 5th ed. Warshaw, Hope. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2016.
Eating Mindfully: How to End Mindless Eating & Enjoy a Balanced Relationship with Food . 2nd ed. Albers, Susan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2012.
Guide to Healthy Restaurant Eating . Warshaw, Hope. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2009.
The Ketogenic Diet for Type 1 Diabetes: Reduce Your HbA1c and Avoid Diabetic Complications . Davis, Ellen, and Keith Runyan. Cheyenne, WY: Gutsy Badger Publishing, 2017.
The Low GI Handbook: The New Glucose Revolution Guide to the Long-Term Health Benefits of Low GI Eating . Brand-Miller, Jennie. Philadelphia: DaCapo Lifelong, 2010.
The Ultimate Guide to Accurate Carb Counting . Scheiner, Gary. The Marlowe Diabetes Library. Boulder: Da Capo Lifelong, 2006.
Pregnancy
Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes: Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby . Alkon, Cheryl. New York: DemosHealth, 2010.
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes: Your Month-to-Month Guide to Blood Sugar Management . Vieira, Ginger, and Jennifer Smith. CreateSpace, 2017.