How to Find Credible Complementary and Alternative Medicine Diabetes Resources
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How can you tell if a source is trustworthy or credible? With so much information out on the Internet, it is tough to determine the reliability of a source.
I published a previous blog about how to find credible complementary and alternative medicine cancer resources. In this post, I am extending the theme of credibility and how to find credible sources to provide you with a list of credible complementary and alternative medicine diabetes resources. You might remember from my previous post that one way to determine if a source is credible or not is by using the CRAAP Method, which stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. You can read more about this method HERE.
Below, I have listed three credible complementary and alternative medicine resources on diabetes. Some of these resources are research-heavy, others, not so much. Feel free to explore!
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) on PubMed – Diabetes
CAM on PubMed is a subset of the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed This subgroup limits your search to complementary and alternative medicine articles only [1]. I have provided a link to research articles on diabetes that are complementary and alternative medicine specific.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health – Diabetes
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health is the lead agency for research on healthcare systems, products, and practices such as complementary and alternative medicine [2]. The agency has a page dedicated to Diabetes and Dietary Supplements, including a section on Diet, Physical Exercise, Research Spotlights, and more. Feel free to explore their site for further information.
Providence Health & Services – Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes
Providence Health & Services is one of the largest healthcare providers [3]. Their website has a Health Resources subsection and within that section a specific page on Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes. Take a look if interested.
Now, that I’ve provided my list, what are your favorite sources on complementary and alternative medicine and diabetes?
Thank you for reading. If you have any questions about finding credible resources, please do not hesitate to reach out at librarian@achs.edu.
References
[1]. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (2017, September 24). CAM on pubmed. Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/research/camonpubmed
[2]. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. (2017, September 24). About NCCIH. Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/about
[3]. Providence Health & Services. (2017). About us. Retrieved from http://washington.providence.org/about/
This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent disease. This article has not been reviewed by the FDA. Always consult with your primary care physician or naturopathic doctor before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine.
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