External Links
- American Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.org
- Cornerstones4Care: www.cornerstones4diabetes.com (particularly useful for diabetes-related meal planning)
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists: www.aace.com
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (diabetes division) www.cdc.gov/diaetes
- National diabetes education program (NDEP): http://ndep.nih.gov/
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF): www.jdrf.org
- Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI): www.behaviorialdiabetes.org
- American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE): www.diabeteseducator.org
- American Heart Association (AHA): www.heart.org
- International Diabetes Federation (IDS): www.idf.org
- Joslin diabetes Center (JDC): www.joslin.org
Useful sites the deal with insulin pumps include those belonging to that specific insulin pump manufacturer as well as some general websites. Some of these include:
General information:
- www.insulin–pumpers.org (support group with information about diabetes, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors and technology).
- www.jdrf.org
- Insulin Pump Companies:
www.tandemdiabetes.com ( T-slim insulin pump company) - www.medtronicdiabetes.com
(Medtronic Minimed insulin pump company)
- www.omndipod.com (Omnipod insulin pump company)
- www.go-vgo.com (Wearable Insulin Delivery Device - not really an insulin pump)
- www.dexcom.com (For DEXCOM G6 information) {phone: 866-989-2716}
- www.freestyle.abbott/ (For Freestyle Libre) {phone: 855-632-8658}
- www.ascensiadiabetes.com. (For Ever sense CGMS) {Phone: 844-736-7348}
- www.medtronicdiabetes.com/smart/cgm (For Guardian Connect CGM) {phone: 800-646-4633}
For patients starting continuous glucose monitoring using DexCom G6 CGMS:
LINKS FOR INFORMATION: CGMS
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems
CGMS General
Dr. Haque Introduction to CGMS:
CGMS Basics (by Dexcom):
CGM Basic (Medtronic Diabetes):
CGMS Companies
{phone: 866-989-2716}
{phone: 855-632-8658}
{Phone: 844-736-7348}
{phone: 800-646-4633}
HOW TO START USING A SPECIFIC CGMS
For patients starting to monitor glucose using a glucometer:
Some of the common glucometers used in the USA include:
- One Touch Veerio
- One Touch Ultra2
- FreeStyle Lite
- FreeStyle Freedom Lite
- Contour NEXT
- Accu-Chek Aviva Plus
- Accu-Chek Guide
Accu-Chek Guide Me
For patients starting insulin using insulin pens:
- https://www.diabetes.co.uk/insulin/diabetes-and-insulin-pens.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVSkgQlnjwY&ab_channel=VeteransHealthAdministration
For patients starting insulin using insulin syringes:
For patients who are mixing and then injecting insulin with a syringe:
For patients starting Lantus Solostar Pen:
For patients starting Toujeo Solostar Pen:
For patients starting Tresiba FlexPen:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4SIuA6IyKE&ab_channel=NovoNordiskHCPVideoLibrary
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6wvyrXf17Y&ab_channel=NovoNordisk
For patients starting Novolog or Fiasp FlexTouch Pen:
For patients starting Humalog or Lyumjev Kwik Pen:
For patients starting OZEMPIC:
For patients starting TRULICITY:
For patients starting VICTOZA:
For patients starting SAXENDA:
For patients starting WEGOVY:
For patients starting MOUNJARO:
V-Go is a once daily insulin wearable patch-like device that helps provide glucose control. The V-Go is designed to release a set basal rate of insulin throughout the day, while allowing patients to provide bolus insulin with meals. 3 types of V-GO are available: V-GO 20, V-GO 30 & V-GO 40. Over a 24-hour period they provide total basal insulin dose of 20, 30 or 40 units respectively.
For patients starting V-Go device please visit this website: