23.6 million people in the United States, or 8% of the population, have diabetes. The online world has transformed how we look up information and connect to people. That is certainly the case for diabetics, and their families and friends, that have questions they want answers to. I certainly know this as I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant and I had lots of questions that I forgot to ask my family doctor and the dietician. So, like many of you, I turned to the net.

Here are my picks:

1. MDJunction

Looking to connect with people with diabetes online? You may have questions they know the answer to or vice versa. MDJunction, the health-related social network, has groups dedicated to both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

MDJunction

2. CafeMom

For those of you with gestational diabetes, CafeMom has a group for you. As an aside, it’s well worth joining for connecting with moms to talk about all kinds of things to do with you and your kids.

CafeMom

3. American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is the go-to organization for all kinds of information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Everything from how to deal with the condition, risk factors involved in not handling the condition properly, nutrition and recipes, and a diabetes risk test for non-diabetics.

4. WebMD

WebMD is also a great resource for all information on diabetes, including videos, health checks, the latest news on diabetes, diabetes Q&As, even a diabetes glossary. This site has everything you can imagine about diabetes.

WebMD

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