When we think of services dogs, the images that come to mind are dogs that help people with physical disabilities. But what may surprise you is that special service dogs can alert families when a loved one has diabetes. Diabetic-alert dogs are trained to detect dangerous drops in blood sugar. To learn more, read this Wall Street Journal article, read a book about service dogs, or read a book about diabetes.

Diabetes A to Z: what you need to know about diabetes — simply put — covers everything you need to know for living well with this condition. More important, it gives you clear and concise explanations that's appropriate for all diabetes patients and their caregivers.

Authors Dr. Howard Shapiro and Franklin Becker (a top chef with diabetes) appeared on Good Morning America today to help diabetics chose healthier recipe options to manage their disease and keep weight off. In their new book, Eat & Beat Diabetes, the visual comparisons make it easy to eat delicious food that satisfies cravings and hunger while beating back the potential side effects caused by diabetes.