Medical Disclaimer — DiabetInfo

Informational nature of this site

DiabetInfo is an independent educational and informational project about diabetes. All content on the site is compiled from publicly available sources (Wikipedia, the World Health Organization, the IDF Diabetes Atlas, the CDC, the Mayo Clinic, and others). The content is intended solely for informational and educational purposes.

This is not medical advice

Nothing on this site — the text, tables, statistics, or calculator results — constitutes medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation regarding treatment, medication dosing, or diet. This site does not replace an in-person consultation with a qualified physician, endocrinologist, or dietitian.

Do not use this site for self-diagnosis or self-treatment

If you suspect you have symptoms of diabetes, have an established diagnosis, or have any questions about your own health, consult a doctor. Do not change your medication dosage, diet, or exercise routine based on information from this site without consulting a professional.

Accuracy of information

We make an effort to keep the information accurate and current as of the time of publication, and we cite sources at the end of each article. However, medical data and recommendations can change, and figures from different sources (for example, WHO and IDF statistics) sometimes differ due to different counting methodologies — we try to clearly indicate the source and year for each figure. We do not guarantee the completeness or absolute accuracy of all data and are not responsible for decisions made based on the site's content.

Bread unit calculator

The BU calculator on this site is a simple computational tool for estimating bread units from a food's weight and carbohydrate content. It does not account for individual medical factors and does not replace a doctor's or dietitian's recommendations regarding diet or insulin dosing.

External links

Articles on this site link to external sources (Wikipedia, the WHO, the IDF, the CDC, the Mayo Clinic, and others). We do not control the content of these sites and are not responsible for the information published on them.

If you are experiencing symptoms of a medical emergency (for example, the signs described on the "Complications" page) — seek emergency medical help immediately rather than looking for advice online.

Oleh Kravchuk — author & editor of DiabetInfo

I prepare and update the site's content based on data from the WHO, CDC, IDF Diabetes Atlas, and Mayo Clinic. I'm not a doctor — this content is informational and does not replace a consultation with a professional.