Diabetes HealthSense: Development of a resource in support of behavior change

The Diabetes HealthSense resource is a searchable database of research articles, tools, and programs that focus on the "how to" of addressing psychosocial issues, lifestyle, and behavior change. This resource, designed to provide support for behavior change, was developed through the National Diabetes Education Program for people/families with diabetes and pre-diabetes, along with health care professionals, agencies, and organizations. The database includes resources that help individuals and families cope with diabetes and pre-diabetes and make lifestyle and behavior changes. This article describes the process used to develop and initiate this on-line resource.