Finding information on the internet can be simple. But, how can we know that the information we find is reliable? The answer to that question is complex. It is up to you, as the reader, to look into each website, you obtain information from, to make sure it comes from a reliable source.
When looking at a website there are some things you need to look for. Do you know who wrote the webpage? This information could be located under a section called "about us". It is important to know if the website is written by the Federal Government, a professional organization, a health group, or an individual who is just telling a story about an experience they had.
It is important to understand that not all information found on the internet is based on medical facts. It is necessary to do some of your own research. Make sure the information that you are viewing doesn't have an alternative motive with regards to the results you are getting. If the research is done by the company that is selling the product you are looking into, you should probably be doubtful of the claims they make.
Some reputable websites for Type 1 diabetics would include the following:
http://www.diabetes.org/
https://www.dce.org/public-resources/diabetes/diabetes-sites/
http://hopkinsdiabetesinfo.org/
Guide to Healthy Web Surfing. (2015, April 20). Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/healthywebsurfing.html
When looking at a website there are some things you need to look for. Do you know who wrote the webpage? This information could be located under a section called "about us". It is important to know if the website is written by the Federal Government, a professional organization, a health group, or an individual who is just telling a story about an experience they had.
It is important to understand that not all information found on the internet is based on medical facts. It is necessary to do some of your own research. Make sure the information that you are viewing doesn't have an alternative motive with regards to the results you are getting. If the research is done by the company that is selling the product you are looking into, you should probably be doubtful of the claims they make.
Some reputable websites for Type 1 diabetics would include the following:
http://www.diabetes.org/
https://www.dce.org/public-resources/diabetes/diabetes-sites/
http://hopkinsdiabetesinfo.org/
Guide to Healthy Web Surfing. (2015, April 20). Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/healthywebsurfing.html
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