Diabetes Forecast Publishes Special Annual Resource Guide

Main Category: Diabetes
Article Date: 27 Dec 2007 - 0:00 PDT

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Diabetes Forecast, America's leading diabetes magazine, begins its 60th year of publication with the release of the 2008 Resource Guide. The Resource Guide, a popular annual supplement to Diabetes Forecast, provides readers with a comprehensive overview of new and established products and services to help them get the most out of their diabetes care.

Sections include:

- New Products: From new medications to continuous blood glucose monitors, this is the state of the art.

- Type 2 drugs: With six classes of diabetes pills and several combination oral medications on the market, there are many ways to control type 2 with drugs.

- Insulin: Learn about the main characteristics of insulin; insulins commonly used in the US; and other helpful tips related to shipping, labeling, storage and safety.

- Insulin Delivery: All about syringes, pumps, jet injectors, pens, and infusers. Does your equipment suit your needs?

- Blood Glucose Monitoring and Data Management Systems: How to find the best tools for monitoring blood glucose.

- Low Blood Glucose: Learn more about products that can assist you when you go low - and others that may help you stay on track in the future.

- Urine Testing: An important way to monitor for ketones.

- Manufacturers and Exclusive Distributors: An 'A to Z' list of manufacturers and distributors.

Also in this issue: How to make the most of those New Year's weight loss resolutions, with eight simple steps to help you stick with your plan.

In addition, this issue of Diabetes Forecast brings you stories about:

- Delicious recipes for soup and stew that cuts out fat and calories.

- The role of heredity and diabetes-related kidney disease.

- The importance of exercise when it comes to cutting heart disease risk in kids.

Diabetes Forecast has been America's leading diabetes magazine for 60 years. Each full-color issue offers the latest news on diabetes research and treatment. Its mission is to provide information, inspiration, and support to people with diabetes, helping them to live a healthier lifestyle, control their diabetes, and prevent or treat its many complications. The magazine is published monthly by the American Diabetes Association.

About the ADA

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association has offices in every region of the country, providing services to hundreds of communities. The Association's commitment to research is reflected through its scientific meetings; education and provider recognition programs; and its Research Foundation and Nationwide Research Program, which fund breakthrough studies looking into the cure, prevention, and treatment of diabetes and its complications.

American Diabetes Association