Curated OER
Nutrition
In this nutrition worksheet, students describe what nutrient is and how the energy it has is measured. Then they explain what is meant by interconversion of molecules. Students also list the common vitamins and mineral required by the...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Diabetes
Discusses diabetes as a serious public health problem. Very comprehensive site with information on diagnosing and living with the disease, health insurance issues, prevention, and more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Hypoglycemia
Thorough overview of this condition often associated with diabetes. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Thorough overview of type 1 diabetes. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and more.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Diabetes (Advanced)
A complete, student-paced lesson on diabetes including causes and treatments. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Frederick G. Banting Nobel Lecture: Diabetes and Insulin
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read Frederick Banting's Nobel Lecture, "Diabetes and insulin," which was originally given September 15, 1925.
Other
American Diabetes Association: Type 2 Diabetes
Detailed information on Type 2 diabetes and how to live with it.
Other
Story md.com: Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes, previously referred to as Adult Onset Diabetes, is the more common type. With type 2 diabetes, your body does not make or use insulin well. Risk factors include obesity and family history.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Diabetes
A complete, student-led lesson on diabetes including causes and treatments. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Diabetes Type 2 Faq
Thorough overview of type 2 diabetes through a Q & A format. Use this site to learn about symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Diabetes Mellitus
Very detailed article on diabetes mellitus. Uses a question and answer format to discuss its causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatments.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Diabetes Mellitus
This site from MedicineNet.com provides the reader with information on diabetes mellitus. Information on type 1, type 2 and metabolic disorders is provided. Links are also provided throughout for additional information.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Diabetes
This comprehensive site provides a general explanation of Type1 and Type 2 diabetes. In addition, the following topics are examined: symptoms, prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention.
WebMD
Web Md: Diabetes Health Center
This article from WebMD Health provides a center of information for diabetes. Up to date articles are provided on great topics, and information from The Cleveland Clinic on a guide to diabetes is also given. This is a great site to check...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Diabetes Center
This resource provides information about Diabetes, and how to live with the disease.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Diabetes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Diabetes is a non-infectious disease in which the body is unable to control the amount of sugar in the blood. People with diabetes have high blood sugar, either...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Read the passage on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, study the charts and complete the five-question quiz related to the endocrine system.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Pain, and Acupuncture
Practice for the MCAT by answering these questions based on the given table showing results from two control groups.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sounding an Alarm on a Growing Epidemic: Blood Sugar Rising
In this short interactive lesson, students learn about the severity and prevalence of diabetes, particularly for people of color.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cellular Effects of Metformin, a Drug for Diabetes Mellitus
This study resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for the MCAT. "Cellular effects of metformin, a drug for diabetes mellitus" questions are provided on this resource. Cellular Effects of Metformin, a drug for Diabetes...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Diabetes and Hyperglycemia
Read a passage about diabetes and hyperglycemia and answer the follow-up questions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Do Artificial Sweeteners Increase Diabetes Risk?
Do artificial sweeteners increase diabetes risk? Read this passage and answer the follow-up questions to practice for the MCAT.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Young Patient With Type 1 Diabetes
Practice for the MCAT by reading a passage about a young patient with Type 1 diabetes and answer the follow-up questions based on the given chart.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
A brief article that explains how type 2 diabetes develops in the body.