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newly diagnosed with diabetes site index

Newly Diagnosed - Easier, shorter reading, just the basics, an Islets of Hope "Lite."

Are you at risk for diabetes?  Use our chart to understand what your blood sugar readings and glucose tolerance test results may indicate.  CHART

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Diabetes Industry Press Releases

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Alana Mirelle Adorable Pump Wear for Girls  Alana-Mireille Apparel
Read their story on People.IsletsofHope.com

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Have a story, idea, or questions about getting CGMS covered by your insurance
 
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Support Business Owners Living with Diabetes

TuDiabetes is maintained by the Diabetes Hands Foundation, an organization co-founded by Manny Hernandez, a person with diabetes making a difference in the lives of others.

Amazing Bike Racks

Amazing Bike Racks is owned by an entrepreneur with type 1 diabetes.  Be sure to check out his wonderful product!

Product Description: A 1/8 inch steel plate is mounted behind the license plate using existing holes leaving a small receiver in front of the plate.  By utilizing a trunk strap all outward torquing forces are converted into downward shear forces enabling the bracket to be mounted on the thinnest of sheet metals.

The Ehrlich Law Firm
If you live in CA and need help getting diabetes supplies or care covered, or face discrimination at school or the workplace
The Ehrlich Law Firm can help. Mr. Ehrlich is the parent of a child with type 1 and understands first-hand the unique legal and personal challenges that you may be facing.

Good Reads - Support Freelance Writers Affected by Diabetes & Visit Their Sites!

Women In Business writer Lahle Wolfe donates 100% of her earnings to iPump.org.
For Diabetes Patients: Cell Phones to Nix Need For Finger Pricking?
Trypanophobia, or fear of needles, affects an estimated 10% of Americans.
Show your support for About.com's Freelance Writer/Guide to Contests!

Articles by Jennifer Heisler, RN  Major Causes of Kidney Failure; Living Related Kidney Donation; Getting listed for a transplant; Weight Loss Surgery & Type 2 Diabetes;  Coping After a Transplant

Ways you can help others in need

Looking for legal information about diabetes laws?

Need financial or medical assistance?

EatSmart Nutrition Scale

Read our review on the EatSmart Nutrition Scale

Purchase through our website and you get a 10% discount and a portion of the sale will be donated to iPump, a 501(c)(3) diabetes charity that helps others in need.

This is not an affiliate program and IOH gets no compensation for either advertising or for the sale of EatSmart scales.


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Donate old diabetes supplies and help someone in need!
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Until there's a cure, people with diabetes still need care ... iPump cares.  
 iPump.org, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit diabetes charity. Financial gifts and donations of unexpired diabetes supplies and insulin pumps are tax-deductible. Your gifts can help others with diabetes who cannot afford insulin and supplies live long enough until we do have a cure.

Does your state have Diabetes Insurance Coverage Laws?

Learn about YOUR civil rights and diabetes

Do I need a prescription for insulin or syringes?

Canadian Diabetes Laws

Research & Ethics Law

CA changes laws to make kids with diabetes safer at school


IOH is making a difference

IOH Raises money for the JDRF!
We don't just talk the talk.
We walk the walks!

In 2007 year IOH contributed over $1,000 to the JDRF and $1,250 to the American Diabetes Association. And IOH has donated thousands of dollars to iPump to help buy insulin and supplies for people in need. We have slso proudly contributed to TuDiabetes.com

Assistance Programs

State Gov. Programs

Charitable Programs

How to Find Diabetes Assistance Programs

Free Patient Assistance Resources

NeedyMeds.org
RxAssist.org
Slashdrugcosts.org

New nonprofit offers a unique approach to helping diabetic patients with the cost of their medications. Press Release: Slash Drug Costs - August 30, 2007

 


Want to help others?

Donations: Do you have diabetes supplies or an insulin pump to donate? List of organizations who can take your donation.

 

diabetes support lists

We are not in partnership with recommended sites on this page unless otherwise stated and do not receive any compensation for your visiting them or making purchases.

Fun creative ways for children and adults to wear an insulin pump
This ad was placed for free to support a business owner living with diabetes.

Ever wonder about the real people behind Pump Wear?  Pump Wear is not just another business -- it is a mission.  Read about an amazing family who has had to learn how to cope with three children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.  Their story will warm your heart. Read the Personal Story Behind Pump Wear

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