Diabetes

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Diabetes

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Your Questions

Imagine a world without the internet, do you think you would be as knowledgeable about your condition if you only relied solely on the advice offered by your Physicians and treatment teams?

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Yes, I think I would be as knowledgeable as I am today.

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Yes, I think there is too much information on the internet that is misleading about my condition. I would always rely on my care team and physician to make these decisions.

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No I do not think I would be as knowledgeable, but I trust my care team regardless.

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No. I would not be comfortable if all decisions were made by my treatment team and I didn’t have any understanding of my options.

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I’m not sure.

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Top 5s

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Websites / Forums / Blogs

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Patient.co.uk
Patient.co.uk includes forums for asthma patients, lists patient support groups and disease information plus a blog on asthma by Dr Sarah Jarvis
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Patients Like Me
A patient community to share personal stories and health data for good.
3

Patients Like me
A patient community to share personal stories and health data for good.
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American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Charity rasing funds for future research, raising awareness, providing patient support and a community forum.
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Carbophile
A simple carb loving person with diabetes, struggling with managing the condition and living a normal life.

Apps

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AgaMatrix Diabetes Manager
Record glucose, insulin, carbs and weight with a touch of a button.
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Diabetes Logbook by mySugr
mySugr Logbook is a charming, sometimes outspoken diabetes manager that focuses on making your diabetes data useful in everyday life. Adding elements of fun, gamification, and immediate feedback (with attitude!) through a diabetes monster (that you can name) to help keep you motivated and involved in your therapy.
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Diabetes Pal
Diabetes Pal 2.0 helps track, analyze, and share blood glucose, medication, A1c, Blood Pressure, Weight and Actvities. You do not need to own a Telcare monitor to use this app.
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Diabetes UK Tracker
The official Diabetes UK app, Diabetes UK Tracker, is designed to be quick and simple to use, taking the chore out of logging your daily levels to help you effectively manage your diabetes.
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Diabetic Connect
Get connected with the largest community of diabetes patients on the Web. With Diabetic Connect mobile, you can follow discussions while on the go, ask your questions and add comments to interesting posts. It's the place to discuss treatments, start conversations, and learn from others.

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