| Site | Who It's For | Why We Like It |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin Pumpers | Adults and children interested in using an insulin pump | This site can connect you with other insulin pumpers. It also has a long list of how-to resources for insulin pumps and blood sugar monitoring. |
| Diabetes Blood Sugar Solutions | Those who want info about hypoglycemia, among other things | Bev Madrick, a certified diabetes educator from Canada who has diabetes, offers information on lowering blood sugar, including tips on preventing hypoglycemia and much, much more. |
| Pumplandia | Anyone who takes insulin | Violet blogs about the real issues of insulin-pump-using individuals—from ordering medical supplies to experiencing hypoglycemia in a grocery store. |
| National Council on Aging | Those who want to know how insulin treatment works | The National Council on Aging can tell you more about the role of insulin in treating type 2 diabetes. |
| Diabetes Self-Management | People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who take insulin | This bimonthly magazine's site has a wealth of information. This particular page has a series of articles on insulin. |
| Pump Wear | Insulin-pump-using shoppers | This site offers fashionable and comfortable clothes that accommodate insulin pumps, including satin pump pockets, T-shirts, tank tops, and purses. |
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Insulin Gear and More: 6 Websites That Cater to Insulin Users
Some people control type 2 diabetes with diet, exercise, or oral medication. But if you do need to take insulin, learning about real-life issues—such as the pros and cons of insulin pumps for type 2 diabetes—is important. Below are links to our favorite insulin-related blogs as well as sites that give detailed information about insulin therapies.
Last Updated: April 15, 2008
