Curated OER
Endocrine Review Sheet
Starting with a diagram of the kidneys and urinary tract of the human, this sheet has questions about excretion, blood concentrations of hormones, gland feedback mechanisms and the effects of some hormones.
Curated OER
Endocrine System: Hormones
The many images and labeled diagrams in this PowerPoint will help learners understand different areas of the endocrine system. The slide
show starts with information about the absorption of lipid and protein based hormones, and then...
Curated OER
The Crisco Lab: A Demonstration of Diabetic Complications
Students complete lab activities to illustrate the complications of diabetes. In this diabetes lesson, students work on labs that illustrate sugar in the blood and normal and atherosclerotic vessels. They demonstrate how diabetes can...
Curated OER
Compare and Contrast Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Learners use graphic organizers to compare and contrast Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. In this diabetes lesson, students are given information on the two major types of diabetes. They analyze how to compare and contrast the information.
Curated OER
Diet: Find the Carbohydrates
Students discover and discuss the functions of carbohydrates. Once they have taken notes and completed worksheets, they perform experiments using iodine to test for starch. Lesson topics include how carbohydrates are processed by the...
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.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Hypoglycemia
MedicineNet.com provides a very detailed article on hypoglycemia, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.
Other
American Diabetes Association: Living With Diabetes: For Parents and Kids
Comprehensive resource for learning about diabetes. Read about managing the disease, get tips from other kids who have it, and even interact with others your age in "Hanging on the Planet". There is also an online glossary of diabetes...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Video: How Diabetes Affects Your Blood Sugar
Learn about the disease diabetes and how it affects blood sugar in affected people, in this Mayo Clinic animated video. [2:10]
WebMD
Web Md: Hypoglycemia and Diabetes
This page from WebMD Health presents good, comprehensive information on a problem common to all diabetics at some time - low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Discusses the symptoms, hypoglycemia in diabetes and how to manage hypoglycemia in...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Carl and Gerty Cori and Carbohydrate Metabolism
Profiles of Carl and Gerty Corbi, American biochemists who studied how the human body metabolizes glucose. Their research advanced treatments for diabetes, and won them a Nobel Prize in 1947. Includes links to additional resources.
Other
American Diabetes Association: Type 1 Diabetes
What you should know about Type 1 Diabetes, treatment, self-care, nutrition, medication, and more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Body Control Center
Throughout the day, your nervous system monitors and makes endless adjustments to your body's basic systems--all to keep you alive. This interactive feature illustrates the complexity of such a task.
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.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Basics on Diabetes
There is a great deal of talk nowadays about the rising incidence of diabetes. Learn what it is, what causes it, the different types, signs and symptoms to watch for, how to prevent it, and how it is treated.
Other
Children With Diabetes: Diabetes Basics
Much useful information about diabetes in children (and adults), important because "successful management of diabetes is as much about information as it is about insulin or oral medications."
Remedy Health Media
Health Central: Diabetes
This resource presents comprehensive information about diabetes. Causes, signs/symptoms, and care are covered.
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.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
A brief article that explains how type 2 diabetes develops in the body.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Symptoms and Dangers of High Blood Sugar
Intellihealth looks at what happens in the body of someone with Type II Diabetes when blood sugar levels are elevated.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Diabetes
Interesting illustrated resource discusses the cause, types, and treatment of diabetes and more fun facts.