Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions About Diabetes
Listening to know-it-alls who don't know much is frustrating. Next time you're subjected to well-intentioned but completely erroneous medical advice, take the opportunity to educate by passing on the real story behind these common diabetes myths.

About Diabetes Overview
A good overview of diabetes causes, risk factors, treatment, statistics, and research from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disease (NIDDK). Includes information on type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Diabetes Statistics: United States
A statistical breakdown of the prevalence and incidence of diabetes by type in the U.S. Includes information on death rates, demographics, cost, and more. From the National Institutes of Health.

What's Your Type?
Understanding what kind of diabetes you or someone you know has can be confusing if you're new to the disease. Learn more about the differences between type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes; the history of the "type" system; and details on the various subtypes of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Could You Have Type 1 Diabetes?
The basics on the most common signs and symptoms of type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes. From your About Guide to Diabetes, Paula Ford-Martin.

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Could You Have Type 2 Diabetes?
The Centers for Disease Control has called Type 2 diabetes "an emerging epidemic." Could you be at risk? A quick review of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for type 2 diabetes, from your About Guide.

A to Z Diabetes Dictionary
Learn the lingo with this glossary of diabetes terms, from your About.com Guide.

A Few Facts About Diabetes
An excellent "beginner's guide" to diabetes, from the world renown Joslin Diabetes Center.

Diabetes Facts and Figures
Statistics on the prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. and the demographic groups it affects, from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

Diabetes Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) covers the basics of diabetes and its management.

History of Diabetes
A comprehensive discussion of diabetes and its treatment throughout history, from Postgraduate Medicine.

How Stuff Works
Easy-to-understand overview of diabetes with some excellent illustrations. A great intro to diabetes.

Standards of Care
From the ADA, position statements on medical standards of care for patients with diabetes. Includes detailed information on appropriate methods of diagnosis and treatment protocols.