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Below is a series of tabs with information to help you better understand and control your diabetes and/or  be more successful with weight management.  This information does not replace the advice of a doctor or other clinician.

For information about clinicians in central Pennsylvania who specialize in helping patients with diabetes and weight management, click here. 

The following websites provide helpful information about diabetes:

 

 

The following websites provide helpful information about weight management:

 

 

 More useful Links

Diabetes Management**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight Management

 

**For a free, comprehensive guide to diabetes self-management, check out the Diabetes Playbook.

 Diabetes Resources

 

Weight Management Resources

 

 Penn State Clinical Studies on Diabetes and Obesity

  • Check out the latest issue of The Dialog, a Penn State Hershey Diabetes and Obesity Institute newsletter for patients and research volunteers, by clicking on the "Newsletters" tab on the PSHDOI Clinical Studies webpage. 
  • Individuals who enroll in the Research Volunteer Database are automatically sent copies of this periodic newsletter.  Information about the Database may also be found on the Clinical Studies webpage.

 

 Other Useful Websites

Classes

 

Patient Support Groups

 

Central PA Community Diabetes Advocacy Groups

 

 Community Intervention

The Penn State Hershey Diabetes and Obesity Institute periodically publishes a newsletter, called The Dialog, summarizing a variety of research activities taking place at Penn State.  General articles about diabetes and healthy weight management are also included.  Individuals enrolled in the Research Volunteer Database are sent copies of this newsletter.  Copies are also distributed at a variety of clinical facilities throughout central PA.  Click below to download recent issues: 

 
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The Penn State Hershey Diabetes and Obesity Institute hosts an informational listserv for people concerned about diabetes and healthy weight management.  Postings made by the Penn State Hershey Diabetes and Obesity Institute staff and include announcements regarding community events, research articles of interest, and other patient-care resources.  If you would like to join the patient-listserv, please, send an e-mail to Debra Farver.