The Medical Library Association Guide to Finding Out about Diabetes: The Best Print and Electronic Resources

Abstract

With this guide, librarians can deepen their understanding and collections, and thus improve service to the growing number of patrons affected by, at-risk for, or curious about this pervasive disease. Basic resources for getting started – Essentials – Type 1 diabetes – Type 2 diabetes – Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes prevention – Gestational diabetes – Children and diabetes – Diabetes management resources – Drug therapy – Healthy diet and meal planning – Physical activity – Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) – Clinical trials – Life with diabetes – Collaborating with the health care team – Support – Legal, insurance, and financial issues – Life outside the home – Travel concerns – Related health complications and care resources – Foot, skin, and gum problems – Diabetic retinopathy – Cardiovascular complications – Mental health issues – Diabetic neuropathy – Diabetic nephropathy – Gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) – Ketoacidosis – Sexual and urological problems.