# Diabedia wiki **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/fudiabetes-website/diabedia-wiki/22.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [General diabetes information wiki: table of contents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/general-diabetes-information-wiki-table-of-contents/504)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/general-diabetes-information-wiki-table-of-contents/504 "2017-04-15T21:20:07Z")
Update your profile! Diabetes acronyms Diabibles: books to help us on this journey Myths surrounding diabetes Diabetes and periodontal disease -- part 1: overview Diabetes and periodontal disease -- part 2: pre… --- ## [Diabedia Wiki Global Table of Contents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabedia-wiki-global-table-of-contents/503)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabedia-wiki-global-table-of-contents/503 "2017-04-15T21:11:48Z")
This is the global table of content for all wikis: General diabetes information T1 and LADA T2 and MODY Parenting a child with diabetes Pregnancy Emotional health Sports and exercise Treatment, tips, tech… --- ## [About the Diabedia wiki category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-diabedia-wiki-category/69)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-diabedia-wiki-category/69 "2017-03-20T03:35:13Z")
Master category for all wiki posts on the community and their navigation pages. --- ## [Standard Forum Jargon/ Abbreviations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standard-forum-jargon-abbreviations/820)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standard-forum-jargon-abbreviations/820 "2017-05-09T06:44:26Z")
Here are some standard abbreviations you might find on the forum: 2ww: Two week wait AMOF: As a matter of fact ADN: Any day now AF: Aunt Flo (period) AFAIK: As far as I know AFK: Away from the keyboard AKA: Also k… --- ## [DiaBibles (Books to Help us on This Journey)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabibles-books-to-help-us-on-this-journey/189)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabibles-books-to-help-us-on-this-journey/189 "2024-03-27T20:12:52Z")
Books for All to Consider Books For Those With Type 2 Books for Those Interested in Low-Carbohydrate Lifestyle Books Helping People Process the Diagnosis Psychologically Books… --- ## [Questions for the Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/questions-for-the-newly-diagnosed-with-diabetes/523)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/questions-for-the-newly-diagnosed-with-diabetes/523 "2017-04-17T17:43:36Z")
Welcome! We’re so glad you’ve found us. So, you’ve recently been diagnosed? You are not alone. Diabetes is hard. We’re here to make it a little easier to bear. How did I get this? What an excellent question! There ar… --- ## [Glossary of Terms for Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glossary-of-terms-for-diabetes/522)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glossary-of-terms-for-diabetes/522 "2017-04-17T19:49:03Z")
Terms Associated with Diabetes A1c - Hemoglobin A1c: a standard diagnostic blood test used to indicate one's average blood glucose level over the past three(ish) months Antibodies \*\*- Autoantibodies: An antibody, also… --- ## [Myths surrounding Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/myths-surrounding-diabetes/151)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/myths-surrounding-diabetes/151 "2017-04-07T18:56:10Z")
Here are some common myths concerning Diabetes. Feel free to add to the list! Myth: As far as diseases go, Diabetes isn't that serious! Fact: Diabetes kills more people each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined… --- ## [Diabetes Acronyms](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-acronyms/178)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-acronyms/178 "2017-04-04T17:32:21Z")
Here are some commonly used acronyms for diabetes terminology that you might find on the forum. For definitions of these terms, click here. A1c: Hemoglobin A1c ADA: American Diabetes Association AG: Autoimmune Gast… --- ## [Diabetes and Periodontal Disease--Part One: Overview](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-periodontal-disease-part-one-overview/200)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-periodontal-disease-part-one-overview/200 "2017-03-30T15:32:18Z")
Diabetes and Periodontal Disease Part One–Overview Periodontal, or gum, disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in America. The NIH (National Institute of Heath) and the AAP (American Association of Periodontists)… --- ## [Diabetes and Periodontal Disease--Part Two: Prevention and Control](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-periodontal-disease-part-two-prevention-and-control/209)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-periodontal-disease-part-two-prevention-and-control/209 "2017-03-25T21:51:55Z")
Diabetes and Periodontal Disease Part Two--Prevention and Control Periodontal (gum) disease has been recognized as a potential complication of diabetes. Dr. Roy A. Kaplan, an eminent endocrinologist (who just happene…