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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Dean Kamen: Ambulatory Infusion Pump

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is information on Dean Kamen and his invention, the ambulatory infusion pump, or the AutoSyringe, that "free[s] patients from round-the-clock injections."
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Frederick Banting

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about Dr. Frederick Banting's contributions to the world of medical science which changed the lives of those with diabetes.
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Other

St. John: First Aid Library

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on allergic reactions, asthma, burns, diabetes, fractures and other conditions and emergency situations that require first aid.
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Other

Food Matters: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Inside Story covers vast amounts of information about food allergies, food intolerance, diabetes, and other special diets. Contains background information as well as the most current research being done in this field.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Diabetes (Disease)

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate the disease diabetes including Type I, II, insulin, symptoms, treatment, the pancreas, and interesting facts on this site.
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Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Diabetes Mellitus

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page article on diabetes mellitus answers questions about symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Diabetes

For Students K - 1st
Interesting illustrated resource discusses the cause, types, and treatment of diabetes and more fun facts.
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Other

Diabetes: A Gentle Approach to a Tough Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
This Radiance Magazine article details one approach to dealing with diabetes and reviews the process by which the treatment team came to this approach. Not the mainstream view.