Diabetes Australia 13-19 July 2008 is National Diabetes Week. Type 2 diabetes often runs in families. Check here to find out if you may be at risk of type 2 diabetes.

American Diabetes Association: Diabetes Statistics This site provides the latest statistics on the impact of diabetes and its complications, including direct and indirect costs of diabetes in the United States.

Diabetes Research Institute The Diabetes Research Institute collaborates with leading researchers in academia and biomedical companies around the world. This site covers emerging technologies, presents the latest diabetes research, and offers a Newsroom as well as information about clinical trials.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International This website is packed with information on type 1 (juvenile) diabetes for scientists and for families affected by the disease.

MedlinePlus: Diabetic Diet This comprehensive site provides links to resources for meal planning and healthy eating for individuals with diabetes.

MedlinePlus: Interactive Health Tutorials: Diabetes Introduction The images and text of this tutorial are straightforward and easy for consumers to understand. It presents an overview of diabetes, signs and symptoms, treatment options, information on how to control the disease, and possible complications.

MyDiabetesCentral.com A component of The HealthCentral Network, MyDiabetesCentral helps consumers locate information about diabetes and ways to manage the disease. The Top News page keeps consumers abreast of the latest diabetes news.

National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) The NDEP, a federally funded program, is a partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 200 public and private organizations. Its website targets individuals with diabetes and their families as well as health care professionals. The free downloadable publications are particularly useful for those involved in diabetes education and awareness. Both Spanish and Asian-Pacific Island language materials are available.

US National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Diabetes Public Health Resource This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site contains information for the public and professionals about diabetes, including research, statistics, and educational publications. The State-Based Diabetes Prevention & Control Programs page provides information about diabetes programs by state. A Spanish-language site is available.

US National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. This clearinghouse, aimed at both consumers and professionals, responds to inquiries about diabetes, offers copyright-free publications at various reading levels, and features a searchable database of health education materials.

World Health Organization (WHO): Diabetes Programme This WHO program focuses on setting norms and practices for diabetes prevention and control on the global scale. A Facts and Figures link provides resources on the worldwide incidence of diabetes.

Most of the above links are taken from MLA News, June/July 2008, no. 407, Submitted by Laura T. Kane and edited by Lynne M. Fox pp. 10-11.