General Diabetes Information

• American Diabetes Association (ADA): http://www.diabetes.org
• CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes
• Children with Diabetes – Online Community: http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF): http://www.jdf.org
• Medline Plus – Diabetes (NIH): http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC): http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
• National Diabetes Education Initiative (NDEI): http://www.ndei.org
• National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP): http://www.ndep.nih.gov
• WebMD on Diabetes: http://my.webmd.com > Search on "diabetes"

Care Guidelines

• National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC): http://www.guideline.gov
• Clinical Practice Recommendations (American Diabetes Association):
  http://professional.diabetes.org/CPR_search.aspx
• Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Health Care Guideline (Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement): http://www.icsi.org/knowledge
• Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – A Translation for Patients (Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement): 
  http://www.icsi.org/guidelines_and_more/gl_os_prot/other_health_care_conditions/
  diabetes_mellitus__type_2/diabetes_mellitus__type_2__management_of___6.html
  
  

 Care Delivery Improvement

• American Academy of Family Physicians Quality Initiative:
   http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/practicemgt/quality/qitools/perfmeasure/aafpsupport/qiinitiative.html
• Assuring Cultural Competence in Health Care: http://www.omhrc.gov/clas
• Bridges to Excellence Diabetes Care Recognition Program for Clinicians: http://www.bridgestoexcellence.org/Content/ContentDisplay.aspx?ContentID=45
• Cochrane Collaboration Systematic Reviews: http://www.cochrane.org/reviews > Search on "diabetes"
• Diabetes Detection Initiative: http://www.ndep.nih.gov/media/ddi/index.htm
• Diabetes Recognition Programs – Physician, Education, Inpatient (ADA): http://professional.diabetes.org/Recognition.aspx?cid=57941&typ=15
• Diabetes In Control – Tools for Your Practice: http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/tools
• Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Study Repository: http://www.bsc.gwu.edu/dpp/index.htmlvdoc 
• Guide to Community Preventive Services for Diabetes: http://www.thecommunityguide.org/diabetes
• Improving Chronic Illness Care: http://www.improvingchroniccare.org
• Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) on Diabetes: http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/ChronicConditions/Diabetes
• Institute of Medicine (IOM): http://www.iom.edu > Search on “diabetes”
• Joint Commission Resources – Improving Healthcare Quality and Safety: http://www.jcrinc.com
• Making Systems Changes for Diabetes Care Improvement E-Guide: http://www.betterdiabetescare.nih.gov
• MedQIC – Medicare Quality Improvement Community: http://www.medqic.org
• A Practical Guide for Implementing the Recommended National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care: http://www.omhrc.gov/clas/guideintro.htm
• The Providers Guide to Quality and Culture:  http://erc.msh.org/mainpage.cfm?file=1.0.htm&module=provider&language=English
• QualityTools – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): http://www.innovations.ahrq.gov/qualitytools/
• Turning Research into Practice (TRIP) Database: http://www.tripdatabase.com
• Twin Cities CDSMP (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program) Consortium: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/arthritis/cdsmpconsortium/index.html

Quality Comparison Data

• The D5 Scores for Area Clinics – 5 Goals for Living with Diabetes (MN Community Measurement): http://thed5.org/index.php?p=view_clinics
• Dialysis Facility Compare – CMS: http://www.medicare.gov/Dialysis
• HealthGrades [physicans, hospitals and nursing homes]:http://www.healthgrades.com
• Home Health Compare – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): http://www.medicare.gov/HHCompare/home.asp
• Hospital Compare: http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov
• Joint Commission Quality Check [assisted living facilities, HMOs, PPOs, home care providers, hospitals, laboratories, mental health providers, nursing homes, outpatient care]:  http://www.qualitycheck.org/consumer/searchQCR.aspx
• Leapfrog Hospital Quality and Safety Survey Results: http://www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
• Minnesota Community Measurement: http://www.mnhealthcare.org > Select “Diabetes”
• Minnesota Health Information – A Guide to Health Care Quality and Cost:http://www.minnesotahealthinfo.org
• Minnesota HealthScores [medical groups, clinics, hospitals): http://www.mnhealthscores.org/
• NCQA Report Cards [health plans and managed care organizations]:http://hprc.ncqa.org/menu.asp
• Nursing Home Compare – CMS: http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/home.asp

Professional Continuing Education

• American Diabetes Association Professional Meetings/Education: http://professional.diabetes.org/Congress_Display.aspx?TYP=9&CID=71060
• CE Web: http://www.ce-web.com > Search on "diabetes"
• Cyberounds CME: http://www.cyberounds.com/conf/
• Diabetes in Control: http://www.diabetesincontrol.com
• Doctor's Guide: http://www.docguide.com
• FreeCME.com: http://www.freecme.com > Search on "diabetes"
• Institute for Healthcare Improvement Conferences and Training: http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/ConferencesAndSeminars/
• Medscape Today CME Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology: http://www.medscape.com/cmecenterdirectory/endocrinology
• National Diabetes Education Initiative CME on Demand: http://www.ndei.org/v2/website/content/CMEOnDemand.cfm
• National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) Clinical Practice Tools:
  http://www.ndep.nih.gov/hcp-businesses-and-schools/HealthCareProfessionals.aspx

Resources for Use with Patients

• Diabetes Support Groups in Minnesota Area [PDF/43KB]
• DLife: http://www.dlife.com/
• Medicare Diabetes Screening Project: http://screenfordiabetes.org/
• Medline Plus – Diabetes (NIH): http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetes.html
• National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP): http://www.ndep.nih.gov
  • I Have Diabetes: http://www.ndep.nih.gov/i-have-diabetes/
  • Am I at Risk?: http://www.ndep.nih.gov/am-i-at-risk/
  • Support for Behavior Change Resource: http://www.ndep.nih.gov/sbcr/Index.aspx 
• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC): http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
• Weight Loss Matters (ADA): http://www.diabetes.org/weightloss-and-exercise/weightloss.jsp