Diabetes Latest. More than 29 million Americans have diabetes; 1 in 4 doesnât know. More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, up from the previous estimate of 26 million in 2010, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One in four people with diabetes doesnât know he or she has it.
1 Author â Information on the internet with a listed author is one indication of a credible site. 2  The fact that the author is willing to stand behind the information presented (and in some cases, include his or her contact information) is a good indication that the information is reliable. Date â The date of any research information is important, including information found on the Internet. 2  By including a date, the website allows readers to make decisions about whether that information is recent enough for their purposes.
Many sources of information about DES are available. Knowing if the information can be trusted can be difficult. The following are some criteria to help you consider the reliability of a source. Health care providers trust and use research published in credible, peer-reviewed scientific journals.he most credible Internet sites come from recognized experts, like health agencies and reputable health and medical organizations. If you are unsure, ask your health care provider for credible Web sites. CDC's DES Update also provides a list of credible health information sources.