Return to diabetes 2 News and Newcomers - Matters of interest to newcomers to diabetes and hypoglycemia. Ages 6 to 106.
3 Friends & Family - Matters of interest to family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers of diabetics and hypoglycemics.
4 Hypoglycemia - Low Blood Sugar (Glucose) as a result of either medications for diabetes or other endocrine problems.
5 Insulin and Orals - Topics in this section pertain to the use of either insulin or oral medications used in the treatment of diabetes and hypoglycemia.
6 Parenting a DM - Discussions dealing with the special need of parents who have a diabetic child. A place to find support and network with other parents.
7 Diet & Exercise - Weight loss, meal planning, exercise, and motivation to stick with your diet. Recipies can also be posted here.
8 Complications - Any of the various complications which affect diabetics and their treatments.
9 Silver/Gray Ribbon Campaign - Wear a gray ribbon to show your support for a CURE.
10 Pumping - News and discussions on insulin pumps, internal and external.
11 Tech & Theoretical - Tech data, lit surveys, computer models, simulation and programming for clinical and research needs relevant to diabetes.
12 Pregnancy & Sex - Messages regarding pregnancy for diabetics and gestational diabetes as a complication of pregnancy as well as sexual matters as affected by diabetes.
13 Visual Problems - This section is set aside for visually impaired members, but anyone can join in!
14 The Pub and Lounge. This section is sort of a coffee house where members chat about most anything not related to diabetes. Pull up a chair and join in.
15 Hot Topics&Politics - A discussion center for news of the political events and controversial issues affecting those with diabetes and/or hypoglycem ia and for planning and implementing political action.
16 Ask the Doc - A space devoted where members can ask questions about various aspects of diabetes and hypoglycemia with the on-line medical staff. **NOTE** Readers are cautioned that nothing said here is "advice."
17 Capitol Campaign - A grass roots campaign for a march on Washington, DC to ask congress why 16 million Americans are suffering from this deadly and disabling disease.
18 Systeme Internationale - This message section is devoted to the needs and interests of members from non-English speaking countries. Members here are encouraged to post messages and responses in their native language.
19 Other Chronic Disease - Here you can discuss other chronic diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Asthma, cancer, depression and more.
20 Meters and Supplies - Discuss, compare, and contrast different meters, strips, and other testing issues, along with discussions on other diabetes supplies.
21 DM Travel - Talk about experiences traveling with diabetes, even to the next town! This is the place to talk about time zone changes, jet lag, airline food, and more.
22 The MaleRoom - [P]rivate section (men only) devoted to the discussion of male sexual dysfunction, a problem that is common to men who have had diabetes for some time.
23 Women's section - [P]rivate section (women only) which focuses on problems specific to women affected by diabetes. This includes any woman who has DM or who has a diabetic loved one. The purpose of the section is to give women an opportunity to discuss concerns they do not feel comfortable posting in public sections.