AnswersTV Beta: Lifestyle Know-How. 2008. “Living with Type 2 Diabetes.” 28 May, 2008. http://www.answerstv.com/AnswersTV/index.aspx.
AnswersTv.com, a website that answers user questions with informational videos, documents a diabetes patient and speaks with Dr. Vickie R. Driver about the risks and seriousness of Type 2 diabetes. In the interview an older women with diabetes, Mrs. Sondra Lipshutz, discusses her experience with an infected toe. Because of her diabetes she was unable to detect an infection in her toe and it eventually required partial amputation. This video would show a reporter just how serious this disease really is.
YouTube: Broadcast Yourself. 2008. “Dr. Zafrani- Type II (2) Diabetes & Bariatrics Costa Rica.” 28 May, 2008. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AzIvvllbF0.
In this video Dr. Jacobo Zafrani, an expert laparoscopic gastric and general surgeon is discussing the surgery to cure type 2 diabetes in non-obese patients that he has pioneered. The surgery has been adapted from gastric bypass and has proved to be 90% effective in completely curing the disease. Dr. Jacobo Zafrani is located in Costa at Hospital Clinica Biblica. A journalist should see this video in order to be up-to-date with a new topic like this one.
World Diabetes Foundation. 2008. "World Diabetes Foundation: Film Library." 3 June, 2008. http://www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/composite-67.htm
This web page is filled with different films produced by the World Diabetes Foundation. The films show the many problems people that are living in developing countries face everyday to deal with diabetes. Most people living in the western world can't even imagine not being able to treat their diabetes. These films document those in the rest of the world that can't afford or don't have the resources to deal with diabetes. This page would be useful for a journalist to view because is shows the pain and suffering that can ensue from living with diabetes and not being able to take care of it.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Blogs
“Hassles and Headaches of living with diabetes.” Weblog entry. Dr. Bill. 28 May, 2008. http://diabetes.blog.com/1809619/#cmts.
In this Blog Entry members of diabetes.blog.com discuss the hassles, the headaches, and the emotional side of living with diabetes. Posters discussed things like the costly medications, finger poking, and the depression that goes along with having this disease. One poster says “I work 2 jobs just to pay for all this medication and as a results have no friends left as I have no time left to do anything.” This blog entry would really help a reporter to understand what the people infected with this disease are truly going through.
Diabetes Mine: A gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes. Amy Tenderich. 3 June, 2008. http://www.diabetesmine.com/.
Diabetes Mine is a blog created by author and diabetes patient Amy Tenderich. Tenderich delivers daily posts on every imaginable aspect of living with diabetes. The site is also filled with a lot of great links to informational sites as well as other blogs. The blog also features a nice section on new products that most people diagnosed with diabetes would find interesting. Reading this blog would really help a reporter build an understanding of what it is like to live with diabetes.
In this Blog Entry members of diabetes.blog.com discuss the hassles, the headaches, and the emotional side of living with diabetes. Posters discussed things like the costly medications, finger poking, and the depression that goes along with having this disease. One poster says “I work 2 jobs just to pay for all this medication and as a results have no friends left as I have no time left to do anything.” This blog entry would really help a reporter to understand what the people infected with this disease are truly going through.
Diabetes Mine: A gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes. Amy Tenderich. 3 June, 2008. http://www.diabetesmine.com/.
Diabetes Mine is a blog created by author and diabetes patient Amy Tenderich. Tenderich delivers daily posts on every imaginable aspect of living with diabetes. The site is also filled with a lot of great links to informational sites as well as other blogs. The blog also features a nice section on new products that most people diagnosed with diabetes would find interesting. Reading this blog would really help a reporter build an understanding of what it is like to live with diabetes.
International Sites
International Diabetes Federation. 2008. To promote diabetes care, prevention, and a cure worldwide. 6 June, 2008. http://www.idf.org/
The IDF is a worldwide alliance of over 200 diabetes associations. The associations are located in over 160 countries. The Federation is raising global awareness of diabetes, promoting appropriate diabetes care and prevention, and encouraging activities towards finding a cure for diabetes. It's mission is to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide. The IDF will be hosting the 20th World Diabetes Congress in Montreal in October 2009. This site is crucial for any journalist to find international sources and organizations devoted to the cure and study of diabetes.
International Diabetes Organization. 2008. 6 June, 2008. http://internationaldiabetes.org/
This organization is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals in impoverished and disadvantaged international communities by providing treatments, educational services, and medical supplies. They provide educational seminars to the working class population in specific targeted companies. By visiting small towns like Riobamba, Ecuador the organization is able to diagnose diabetes in children and adults living how have little or no access to healthcare education or services. This site would show a journalist how an international organization would provide services to people in third-world countries.
The IDF is a worldwide alliance of over 200 diabetes associations. The associations are located in over 160 countries. The Federation is raising global awareness of diabetes, promoting appropriate diabetes care and prevention, and encouraging activities towards finding a cure for diabetes. It's mission is to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide. The IDF will be hosting the 20th World Diabetes Congress in Montreal in October 2009. This site is crucial for any journalist to find international sources and organizations devoted to the cure and study of diabetes.
International Diabetes Organization. 2008. 6 June, 2008. http://internationaldiabetes.org/
This organization is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals in impoverished and disadvantaged international communities by providing treatments, educational services, and medical supplies. They provide educational seminars to the working class population in specific targeted companies. By visiting small towns like Riobamba, Ecuador the organization is able to diagnose diabetes in children and adults living how have little or no access to healthcare education or services. This site would show a journalist how an international organization would provide services to people in third-world countries.
Specialized Online Reference Sites
International Diabetes Institute: The leading national and international centre for diabetes research, education and care. 3 June, 2008. http://www.diabetes.com.au/
The Institutes goal is to find a cure and provide care to meet the needs of those who have diabetes. The institute was founded by Professor Paul Zimmet in 1985 in Melbourne Australia. It focuses its research into 4 main areas: Glycemic Index Testing, Genetics, Clinical, and Epidemiology. This site would be good for a journalist to visit because it offers a lot of up-to-date research on diabetes as well as a discussion forum for people living with diabetes.
Diabetes Action, research and education foundation: Innovation for prevention, healing and the cure. 3 June, 2008. http://www.diabetesaction.org/
The Diabetes Action site provides a large variety of information to everyone from people who have diabetes to people who are just interested in it. The site offers a 'Find the Answer' section where diabetes educator Jane DeVane answers any and all questions users have regarding diabetes. The site also has an 'Online Video' section with an archived yearly database of programs from the diabetes university. This site is a great place for a reporter to find out the newest topics regarding diabetes and diabetes research.
The Institutes goal is to find a cure and provide care to meet the needs of those who have diabetes. The institute was founded by Professor Paul Zimmet in 1985 in Melbourne Australia. It focuses its research into 4 main areas: Glycemic Index Testing, Genetics, Clinical, and Epidemiology. This site would be good for a journalist to visit because it offers a lot of up-to-date research on diabetes as well as a discussion forum for people living with diabetes.
Diabetes Action, research and education foundation: Innovation for prevention, healing and the cure. 3 June, 2008. http://www.diabetesaction.org/
The Diabetes Action site provides a large variety of information to everyone from people who have diabetes to people who are just interested in it. The site offers a 'Find the Answer' section where diabetes educator Jane DeVane answers any and all questions users have regarding diabetes. The site also has an 'Online Video' section with an archived yearly database of programs from the diabetes university. This site is a great place for a reporter to find out the newest topics regarding diabetes and diabetes research.
Recent Books
Becker, Gretchen. The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed. Da Capo Press, 2006.
In this book the author brings up questions not always anticipated or answered by healthcare providers. She covers tests, diet, drugs, weight and stress management, and the emotional strain of the disorder. An internet diabetes expert has also contributed a chapter on online resources for the newly diagnosed. This book would be useful for a reporter to understand all of the aspects of new diagnosis within diabetes patients.
Guber Carol. Taking Charge Of Diabetes: A Woman's Guide To Living Well With Type 2 Diabetes. Avery Publishing Group, 2004.
This book directly addresses women-specific issues regarding diabetes. The book covers everything from learning how to eat right, adopting a personalized exercise plan, and reconnecting the body, mind, and spirit, all from a woman who is battling the disease herself. The book helps women understand how diabetes affects their emotions, as well as their body. It is a great book for a reporter looking to find issues that all women living with diabetes face daily.
Hirsch, James S. Cheating Destiny: Living with Diabetes. Mariner Books, 2007.
This book offers a look into Diabetes in America. Its author has lived with diabetes for over three decades. He looks into the everyday psychological and emotional hurdles as well as the perseverance it takes to survive the disease. Topics like the Science behind the disease and its impact on our economy, society, and families are also discussed. This book would help a reporter understand the large impact that this disease has on the people it affects as well as society.
In this book the author brings up questions not always anticipated or answered by healthcare providers. She covers tests, diet, drugs, weight and stress management, and the emotional strain of the disorder. An internet diabetes expert has also contributed a chapter on online resources for the newly diagnosed. This book would be useful for a reporter to understand all of the aspects of new diagnosis within diabetes patients.
Guber Carol. Taking Charge Of Diabetes: A Woman's Guide To Living Well With Type 2 Diabetes. Avery Publishing Group, 2004.
This book directly addresses women-specific issues regarding diabetes. The book covers everything from learning how to eat right, adopting a personalized exercise plan, and reconnecting the body, mind, and spirit, all from a woman who is battling the disease herself. The book helps women understand how diabetes affects their emotions, as well as their body. It is a great book for a reporter looking to find issues that all women living with diabetes face daily.
Hirsch, James S. Cheating Destiny: Living with Diabetes. Mariner Books, 2007.
This book offers a look into Diabetes in America. Its author has lived with diabetes for over three decades. He looks into the everyday psychological and emotional hurdles as well as the perseverance it takes to survive the disease. Topics like the Science behind the disease and its impact on our economy, society, and families are also discussed. This book would help a reporter understand the large impact that this disease has on the people it affects as well as society.
Trade Magazine's and Scholarly Articles
Yoon, Kun-Ho; Lee, Jin-Hee; Kim, Ji-Won; Cho, Jae Hyoung; Choi, Yoon-Hee; Ko, Seung-Hyun; and Zimmet, Paul. "Epidemic obesity and type 2 diabetes in Asia." Elsevier Science Business Journals. November, 2006.
This article discussed the rising number of people who are suffering from type 2 diabetes and obesity in Asia. It shows that people in Asia tend to develop the diease with a smaller degree of obesity, they suffer longer with complications of diabetes, and tend to die sooner than people in other areas of the world. The article also explains that the rate of increasing cases of diabetes shows no signs of slowing. This article would be good for a journalist to read because it shows how diabetes is affecting the rest of the world.
Morse SA; Ciechanowski PS; Katon WJ and Hirsch IB. "People With Diabetes Who Eat Excessively Late At Night: What Are The Causes And What Are The Consequences?" Behavioral Diabetes Institute. September, 2006.
This article discusses a study done that examined late-night excessive eating in 714 people with types 1 and type 2 diabetes. The study found that approximately 10% of the patients reported consuming more than 25% of their daily calories after their evening meal, therefore meeting the critical criteria for NES (Night Eating Syndrome). The article goes on to discuss other recent studies that show problems like bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are more common in people with diabetes. The article would be useful for a reporter because it shows how diabetes can often be associated with bulimia and binge eating.
Egede LF; Nietert PJ and Zheng D. "The Deadly Combination of Diabetes and Depression." Behavioral Diabetes Institute. September, 2005.
This article discuss Diabetes and its correlation with Depression. The article shows how a study proved that the combination of depression and diabetes can raise deadly results. The article links depression to poorer blood glucose control, poorer diabetes self-care, increased risk of long-term complications and higher health care costs. The authors leave the reader with a statement that sums up the article very well: "for people with diabetes, depression will not only lower the quality of your life, it may have a similar effect on the quantity of your life." This article would be useful for a journalist to learn about the relation between Diabetes and Depression.
This article discussed the rising number of people who are suffering from type 2 diabetes and obesity in Asia. It shows that people in Asia tend to develop the diease with a smaller degree of obesity, they suffer longer with complications of diabetes, and tend to die sooner than people in other areas of the world. The article also explains that the rate of increasing cases of diabetes shows no signs of slowing. This article would be good for a journalist to read because it shows how diabetes is affecting the rest of the world.
Morse SA; Ciechanowski PS; Katon WJ and Hirsch IB. "People With Diabetes Who Eat Excessively Late At Night: What Are The Causes And What Are The Consequences?" Behavioral Diabetes Institute. September, 2006.
This article discusses a study done that examined late-night excessive eating in 714 people with types 1 and type 2 diabetes. The study found that approximately 10% of the patients reported consuming more than 25% of their daily calories after their evening meal, therefore meeting the critical criteria for NES (Night Eating Syndrome). The article goes on to discuss other recent studies that show problems like bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are more common in people with diabetes. The article would be useful for a reporter because it shows how diabetes can often be associated with bulimia and binge eating.
Egede LF; Nietert PJ and Zheng D. "The Deadly Combination of Diabetes and Depression." Behavioral Diabetes Institute. September, 2005.
This article discuss Diabetes and its correlation with Depression. The article shows how a study proved that the combination of depression and diabetes can raise deadly results. The article links depression to poorer blood glucose control, poorer diabetes self-care, increased risk of long-term complications and higher health care costs. The authors leave the reader with a statement that sums up the article very well: "for people with diabetes, depression will not only lower the quality of your life, it may have a similar effect on the quantity of your life." This article would be useful for a journalist to learn about the relation between Diabetes and Depression.
Specialized Print Reference Books
American Diabetes Association. American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes : The Ultimate Home Reference from the Diabetes Experts. American Diabetes Association, 2002.
The book is an encyclopedia of information regarding all aspects of diabetes. It covers everything from how to manage type 2 diabetes, to traveling with insulin, sick-day action plans, and recognizing hypoglycemia. The book also touches on subjects like symptoms, complications, exercise and nutrition, blood sugar control, sexual issues, drug therapies, and insulin regimes. The most recent edition features new information on medications, diabetes management and new therapies, and new treatments for diabetes complications. This book is a must read for a journalist that has little to know knowledge on diabetes but needs to write an informed piece.
Powers, Maggie. American Dietetic Association (ADA). American Dietetic Association Guide to Eating Right When You Have Diabetes. Wiley, 2003.
This book was written by the American Dietetic Association in order to provide an authoritative guide for diabetics to choose foods that control their blood sugar and help them maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. It shows readers how to manage blood fat levels and blood pressure as well as how to make healthy food choices and plan tasty meals. Another great feature of this book is the menu plans for daily intake levels of 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,000, and 2,500 calories. This reference book would be a great read for journalists that need information about what diabetics can and can't eat as well as which foods help people manage their diabetes.
The book is an encyclopedia of information regarding all aspects of diabetes. It covers everything from how to manage type 2 diabetes, to traveling with insulin, sick-day action plans, and recognizing hypoglycemia. The book also touches on subjects like symptoms, complications, exercise and nutrition, blood sugar control, sexual issues, drug therapies, and insulin regimes. The most recent edition features new information on medications, diabetes management and new therapies, and new treatments for diabetes complications. This book is a must read for a journalist that has little to know knowledge on diabetes but needs to write an informed piece.
Powers, Maggie. American Dietetic Association (ADA). American Dietetic Association Guide to Eating Right When You Have Diabetes. Wiley, 2003.
This book was written by the American Dietetic Association in order to provide an authoritative guide for diabetics to choose foods that control their blood sugar and help them maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. It shows readers how to manage blood fat levels and blood pressure as well as how to make healthy food choices and plan tasty meals. Another great feature of this book is the menu plans for daily intake levels of 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,000, and 2,500 calories. This reference book would be a great read for journalists that need information about what diabetics can and can't eat as well as which foods help people manage their diabetes.
Statistical Sources
Diabetes Research Institute: The best hope for a cure. 2008. DRI Diabetes Research Institute. June 5, 2008. http://www.diabetesresearch.org/
This site is a great place to find data regarding many new cuting-edge technologies involved in diabetes. It shows how institute scientists are using new technologies to develop approaches that restore normal insulin function. It also shows statistics of islet transplantation, a procedure that replaces the insulin-producing cells that were destroyed by the body. The institute is currently conducting clinical trials with investigational medications. This source would be useful to a reporter that needs up-to-date information about new medications and new techniques that restore normal insulin function in the body.
Diabetes in control: News and information for medical professionals. 2008. Diabetes in Control. June 5, 2008. http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/
This site provides a lot of great articles and statistics for medical professionals, but could also be helpful to a journalist looking for information. The site offers information on diabetes education, studies, and tools for the diabetes practitioner. The site also offers an archive of past articles, as well as a new products section and a features section. This source would be very useful to a journalist because it shows new information and statistics from another side of the disease.
This site is a great place to find data regarding many new cuting-edge technologies involved in diabetes. It shows how institute scientists are using new technologies to develop approaches that restore normal insulin function. It also shows statistics of islet transplantation, a procedure that replaces the insulin-producing cells that were destroyed by the body. The institute is currently conducting clinical trials with investigational medications. This source would be useful to a reporter that needs up-to-date information about new medications and new techniques that restore normal insulin function in the body.
Diabetes in control: News and information for medical professionals. 2008. Diabetes in Control. June 5, 2008. http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/
This site provides a lot of great articles and statistics for medical professionals, but could also be helpful to a journalist looking for information. The site offers information on diabetes education, studies, and tools for the diabetes practitioner. The site also offers an archive of past articles, as well as a new products section and a features section. This source would be very useful to a journalist because it shows new information and statistics from another side of the disease.
Government Agencies
CDC: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Diabetes Translation. 2008. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/
The CDC division of diabetes translation offers data in order to eliminate the preventable burden of diabetes. It accomplishes this through leadership, research, programs, and policies. They try to translate science into practice. The division also provides support for public health-oriented diabetes prevention and control programs (DPCPs). The division of diabetes translation is also responsible for helping to implement the National Diabetes Education Program. This agency would be useful for a journalist to find government approved data regarding the diabetes epidemic in the United States.
NDEP: National Diabetes Education Program. 2008. National Diabetes Education Program, http://www.ndep.nih.gov/.
This government agency provides visitors with the ability to learn more about diabetes, download resources and tools, and learn how the NDEP promotes diabetes prevention and control. The NDEP offers a lot of resources centered around three major public education campaigns. The NDEP tailors its education materials to groups that have a high risk of developing the disease. They offer materials in many different languages in order to accommodate as many people as possible. This agency would be useful to a journalist that needs information about specific groups of people that are at high risk for developing diabetes.
The CDC division of diabetes translation offers data in order to eliminate the preventable burden of diabetes. It accomplishes this through leadership, research, programs, and policies. They try to translate science into practice. The division also provides support for public health-oriented diabetes prevention and control programs (DPCPs). The division of diabetes translation is also responsible for helping to implement the National Diabetes Education Program. This agency would be useful for a journalist to find government approved data regarding the diabetes epidemic in the United States.
NDEP: National Diabetes Education Program. 2008. National Diabetes Education Program, http://www.ndep.nih.gov/.
This government agency provides visitors with the ability to learn more about diabetes, download resources and tools, and learn how the NDEP promotes diabetes prevention and control. The NDEP offers a lot of resources centered around three major public education campaigns. The NDEP tailors its education materials to groups that have a high risk of developing the disease. They offer materials in many different languages in order to accommodate as many people as possible. This agency would be useful to a journalist that needs information about specific groups of people that are at high risk for developing diabetes.
Government Documents
Department of Health and Human Services. "National Diabetes Fact Sheet." 7 June, 2008. http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDTSTRS/FactSheet.aspx
This Fact sheet provides information regarding diabetes incidence, prevalence, deaths, and complications. The sheet was put together by 12 partners, including CDC and other governmental agencies and public and private organizations. The sheet provides national diabetes estimates including prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in all people, people aged 20 years or younger, people aged 20 years or older, and deaths among people with diabetes. It also provides information in preventing diabetes complications. This sheet would be useful for a journalist that wants to include facts in their story that have been released by the government.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Age-Adjusted Percentage of Using Diabetes Medication Among Adults with Diabetes, by Type of Medication, United States, 1997–2006." 7 June, 2008. http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/statistics/meduse/fig2.htm
This government document shows the rise in use of diabetes medication among adults in the United States. The percentage of adults that only took pills increased and the percentage of those taking both pills and insulin also increased. However, the percentage of those using insulin only decreased. A great graph of the data and a chart are included in the document. The information as well as the graph and chart would all be good material for a reporter to include or reference in a story.
This Fact sheet provides information regarding diabetes incidence, prevalence, deaths, and complications. The sheet was put together by 12 partners, including CDC and other governmental agencies and public and private organizations. The sheet provides national diabetes estimates including prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in all people, people aged 20 years or younger, people aged 20 years or older, and deaths among people with diabetes. It also provides information in preventing diabetes complications. This sheet would be useful for a journalist that wants to include facts in their story that have been released by the government.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Age-Adjusted Percentage of Using Diabetes Medication Among Adults with Diabetes, by Type of Medication, United States, 1997–2006." 7 June, 2008. http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/statistics/meduse/fig2.htm
This government document shows the rise in use of diabetes medication among adults in the United States. The percentage of adults that only took pills increased and the percentage of those taking both pills and insulin also increased. However, the percentage of those using insulin only decreased. A great graph of the data and a chart are included in the document. The information as well as the graph and chart would all be good material for a reporter to include or reference in a story.
For-Profit Businesses
Diabetes Mall: Health through information. 2007. Diabetes Services, Inc. 7 June, 2008. http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/glucoday.php
This business makes a profit by selling various supplies that diabetes patients need in order to manage the disease. Their site allows users to shop for diabetes books, gram scales, glycemic index's, test strip's, and accessories for insulin pumps. The site also provides information and reviews on the different healthcare companies and distributors that supply the products they sell. A journalist would be able to use information found on this site to write a story on any of the companies or products that diabetes patients use.
Pelikan Technologies: Take the pain out of testing. 2007. Pelikan Technologies. 8 June, 2008. http://www.pelikantechnologies.com/
This business has developed a painless finger testing device for diabetes patients that need to test their blood sugar levels multiple times in one day. The site offers an overview of how their product works as well as an online store that gives visitors a chance to purchase their products online. Pelikan technologies also display videos on their website of their products in action. This site would be useful for a journalist that needs to be caught up on the latest diabetes testing technologies.
This business makes a profit by selling various supplies that diabetes patients need in order to manage the disease. Their site allows users to shop for diabetes books, gram scales, glycemic index's, test strip's, and accessories for insulin pumps. The site also provides information and reviews on the different healthcare companies and distributors that supply the products they sell. A journalist would be able to use information found on this site to write a story on any of the companies or products that diabetes patients use.
Pelikan Technologies: Take the pain out of testing. 2007. Pelikan Technologies. 8 June, 2008. http://www.pelikantechnologies.com/
This business has developed a painless finger testing device for diabetes patients that need to test their blood sugar levels multiple times in one day. The site offers an overview of how their product works as well as an online store that gives visitors a chance to purchase their products online. Pelikan technologies also display videos on their website of their products in action. This site would be useful for a journalist that needs to be caught up on the latest diabetes testing technologies.
Non-Profit Associations
American Diabetes Association: Cure, Care, Commitment. 2008. American Diabetes Association. 3 June, 2008. http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
The ADA is the nations top diabetic nonprofit health organization. It provides diabetes research, information and advocacy to millions of people. The organization conducts programs across the nation reaching hundreds of communities. It's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. It releases an annual report and manages a national call center for people seeking support or direction regarding diabetes and its management. This organization would be a great base camp for any journalist looking to find any type of information regarding diabetes.
Central Ohio Diabetes Association: Life is Sweet. 2008. Central Ohio Diabetes Association. 3 June, 2008. http://www.diabetesohio.org/
This association has dedicated itself to providing services to people with diabetes in the Central Ohio area. They offer their services whether a person can contribute to the cause or not. They are not affiliated with any national organization so all of the money they raise stays in Central Ohio to provide services to people with diabetes. They put on local events like Walking in the Neighborhood, Swim for Diabetes, Swing for Diabetes, and 4Miles 4Diabetes, as well as a summer camp for children with diabetes. This association and many others like it in other areas could provide a journalist with localized information for their story.
The ADA is the nations top diabetic nonprofit health organization. It provides diabetes research, information and advocacy to millions of people. The organization conducts programs across the nation reaching hundreds of communities. It's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. It releases an annual report and manages a national call center for people seeking support or direction regarding diabetes and its management. This organization would be a great base camp for any journalist looking to find any type of information regarding diabetes.
Central Ohio Diabetes Association: Life is Sweet. 2008. Central Ohio Diabetes Association. 3 June, 2008. http://www.diabetesohio.org/
This association has dedicated itself to providing services to people with diabetes in the Central Ohio area. They offer their services whether a person can contribute to the cause or not. They are not affiliated with any national organization so all of the money they raise stays in Central Ohio to provide services to people with diabetes. They put on local events like Walking in the Neighborhood, Swim for Diabetes, Swing for Diabetes, and 4Miles 4Diabetes, as well as a summer camp for children with diabetes. This association and many others like it in other areas could provide a journalist with localized information for their story.
Newspaper and Magazine Articles
Parker-Pope, Tara. “Diabetes Health Involves More Than Just Blood Sugar Levels, Doctors Say.” New York Times. 8 Feb. 2008.
This article discusses startling findings in a recent study done by the American Diabetes. The study showed that an intensive program to lower blood sugar actually increased risk of death. This is startling because it seems to starkly clash with the accepted wisdom that people with diabetes should do everything possible to get their blood sugar down to normal. Although the techniques used were far more intense and the patients in the study were typically far sicker than many people with diabetes today these findings seem to baffle most who read them. After the release of this study most doctors are likely to reconsider their emphasis on lowering blood sugar at all costs, because it is becoming clear that other factors influence the overall health of patients with diabetes. This story discusses new findings in the world of diabetes that a journalist would need to know in order to write a successful news story.
Barrett, Jennifer. “The Price of Childhood Obesity.” Newsweek Magazine. 5 Dec. 2007.
This story is about the obesity epidemic in today’s American youth. Although Type 2 diabetes is commonly thought to only occur in older adults, it is now starting to become an issue with obese children. Jennifer says “The problem is that kids are living in such an unhealthy environment wherever they go.” She explains that cities have been invaded by junk food, and opportunities for safe, physically active recreation continue to diminish. Jennifer also discusses the risk of obese children developing diseases such as coronary heart disease and others. This story would be important to a journalist because it shows that Type 2 diabetes should not only be listed as a disease that affects older people.
Reinburg, Steven. “Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years.” The Washington Post. 23 May 2008.
A study done by a branch in the Division of Diabetes Translation at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is showing that a strict diet and exercise program, for people at high risk for developing diabetes, can actually delay the development of diabetes for 14 years. Trials throughout the world have shown that lifestyle changes in diet and exercise can reduce cases of diabetes in people with high blood sugar levels. However, whether these gains remain over an extended period isn't clear to researchers of this study. Edward Gregg, branch chief in the Division of Diabetes Translation, and his team found that lifestyle interventions reduced the incidence of diabetes by 51 percent over a six year program. This article is useful to a journalist because it shows how important diet and exercise need to be stressed when writing a story about diabetes.
This article discusses startling findings in a recent study done by the American Diabetes. The study showed that an intensive program to lower blood sugar actually increased risk of death. This is startling because it seems to starkly clash with the accepted wisdom that people with diabetes should do everything possible to get their blood sugar down to normal. Although the techniques used were far more intense and the patients in the study were typically far sicker than many people with diabetes today these findings seem to baffle most who read them. After the release of this study most doctors are likely to reconsider their emphasis on lowering blood sugar at all costs, because it is becoming clear that other factors influence the overall health of patients with diabetes. This story discusses new findings in the world of diabetes that a journalist would need to know in order to write a successful news story.
Barrett, Jennifer. “The Price of Childhood Obesity.” Newsweek Magazine. 5 Dec. 2007.
This story is about the obesity epidemic in today’s American youth. Although Type 2 diabetes is commonly thought to only occur in older adults, it is now starting to become an issue with obese children. Jennifer says “The problem is that kids are living in such an unhealthy environment wherever they go.” She explains that cities have been invaded by junk food, and opportunities for safe, physically active recreation continue to diminish. Jennifer also discusses the risk of obese children developing diseases such as coronary heart disease and others. This story would be important to a journalist because it shows that Type 2 diabetes should not only be listed as a disease that affects older people.
Reinburg, Steven. “Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years.” The Washington Post. 23 May 2008.
A study done by a branch in the Division of Diabetes Translation at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is showing that a strict diet and exercise program, for people at high risk for developing diabetes, can actually delay the development of diabetes for 14 years. Trials throughout the world have shown that lifestyle changes in diet and exercise can reduce cases of diabetes in people with high blood sugar levels. However, whether these gains remain over an extended period isn't clear to researchers of this study. Edward Gregg, branch chief in the Division of Diabetes Translation, and his team found that lifestyle interventions reduced the incidence of diabetes by 51 percent over a six year program. This article is useful to a journalist because it shows how important diet and exercise need to be stressed when writing a story about diabetes.
Experts
Bobbitt, Roy, Director of Programs and Services, Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1100 Dennison Ave., Columbus, O.H. USA 43201, (614)-395-3749.
As the Director of Programs and Services for the Central Ohio Diabetes Association Roy works with people who have Type 2 diabetes everyday. Roy coordinates and plans events put on by the association. He also sets up booths at numerous local events to do free blood sugar level screenings and advises those with high blood sugar levels to be checked by a physician. Roy is in charge of the Association’s most important feature and that is providing services to the members of the community that have diabetes.
Tenderich L. Amy, Author, Diabetesmine.com, San Francisco, Ca. 94102, info@diabetesmine.com.
Tenderich is a mother, freelance writer, and author of one of the most published blogs on diabetes. The blog is entitled Diabetes Mine and it offers straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes. Her work has been featured in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, Medscape(webMD), Fox News, Health Nation, and many others. An interview with her would be useful in understanding not only what it is like to live with diabetes, but also what it is like to discuss the disease in front of thousands of people.
Shafer, Sherri, Diabetes Educator, UCSF Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco, C.A., 94102, 1-(888)689-UCSF.
Shafer is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who has been counseling patients at the UCSF Medical Center for 16 years. She is also the author of “Diabetes Type 2: Complete Food Management Program.” She knows everything there is to know about the disease from diagnosis, to nutrition, to exercise, and to challenges. Her book focuses on Nutritional Management of Diabetes as well as general knowledge of the disease.
Albright, Ann, President, Health Care and Education, American Diabetes Association, Atlanta, G.A., 1-800-342-2383.
Albright is the president of the leading non-profit health organization dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes. She is also the Director, Division of Diabetes Translation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). Albright earned her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at California State University, Sacramento, and her Doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology from Ohio State University. Albright's knowledge of diabetes would be helpful for any reporter doing a story on diabetes.
Roszler, Janis, 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year, http://www.dearjanis.com/, janis@dearjanis.com.
Roszler is dietitian, diabetes educator, insulin pump trainer, columnist, radio host, and health media producer. She has written 3 books on diabetes and was recently named the 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year. She focuses mainly on Healthy Living, Diet/Nutrition, and Fitness. She also releases a weekly newsletter with recipes, helpful hints and advice, radio show updates, information about the latest herbs and supplements, research updates, and a question of the week. Roszler's knowledge of nutrition as well as fitness and healthy living would be useful to any reporter.
As the Director of Programs and Services for the Central Ohio Diabetes Association Roy works with people who have Type 2 diabetes everyday. Roy coordinates and plans events put on by the association. He also sets up booths at numerous local events to do free blood sugar level screenings and advises those with high blood sugar levels to be checked by a physician. Roy is in charge of the Association’s most important feature and that is providing services to the members of the community that have diabetes.
Tenderich L. Amy, Author, Diabetesmine.com, San Francisco, Ca. 94102, info@diabetesmine.com.
Tenderich is a mother, freelance writer, and author of one of the most published blogs on diabetes. The blog is entitled Diabetes Mine and it offers straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes. Her work has been featured in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, Medscape(webMD), Fox News, Health Nation, and many others. An interview with her would be useful in understanding not only what it is like to live with diabetes, but also what it is like to discuss the disease in front of thousands of people.
Shafer, Sherri, Diabetes Educator, UCSF Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco, C.A., 94102, 1-(888)689-UCSF.
Shafer is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who has been counseling patients at the UCSF Medical Center for 16 years. She is also the author of “Diabetes Type 2: Complete Food Management Program.” She knows everything there is to know about the disease from diagnosis, to nutrition, to exercise, and to challenges. Her book focuses on Nutritional Management of Diabetes as well as general knowledge of the disease.
Albright, Ann, President, Health Care and Education, American Diabetes Association, Atlanta, G.A., 1-800-342-2383.
Albright is the president of the leading non-profit health organization dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes. She is also the Director, Division of Diabetes Translation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). Albright earned her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at California State University, Sacramento, and her Doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology from Ohio State University. Albright's knowledge of diabetes would be helpful for any reporter doing a story on diabetes.
Roszler, Janis, 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year, http://www.dearjanis.com/, janis@dearjanis.com.
Roszler is dietitian, diabetes educator, insulin pump trainer, columnist, radio host, and health media producer. She has written 3 books on diabetes and was recently named the 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year. She focuses mainly on Healthy Living, Diet/Nutrition, and Fitness. She also releases a weekly newsletter with recipes, helpful hints and advice, radio show updates, information about the latest herbs and supplements, research updates, and a question of the week. Roszler's knowledge of nutrition as well as fitness and healthy living would be useful to any reporter.
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