Genetics and type 1 diabetes: online resources for diabetes educators.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Genetic education Internet sites and peer-reviewed medical literature were reviewed and critiqued to develop tables summarizing online resources for diabetes health professionals. METHODS: Using Internet search engines, each Web site identified for this project met the following criteria (1) accurate and valid site content based on widely accepted genetic texts, (2) credibility of the organization that maintained the Web site, (3) ease of navigation, and (4) provision of continuing education credits. PubMed was used to find journal articles using similar criteria. RESULTS: There were 33 Web sites on genetic education for diabetes health professionals that met the inclusion criteria. The literature search identified 36 articles regarding the importance of genetic education for nurses and other health professionals, as well as information regarding genetics and diabetes. CONCLUSIONS: Valid and credible information on genetics and type 1 diabetes is available for diabetes health professionals on the Internet and in the medical literature.