Medical Review Process & Editorial Standards
At DiabetesKnow, our medical review process helps ensure that the health information we publish is clear, accurate, evidence-based, and useful for people seeking reliable information about diabetes and related health topics.
Because health information can influence important decisions, we take medical accuracy seriously. Our content is developed using reputable medical and scientific sources, and articles that require clinical review may be reviewed by a qualified healthcare professional for medical accuracy and appropriate context.
Our Medical Content Standards
DiabetesKnow is committed to providing health information that is:
- Evidence-based and supported by reputable medical and scientific sources.
- Medically reviewed when appropriate by a qualified healthcare professional.
- Clearly sourced so readers can identify the evidence behind important health claims.
- Written for clarity so complex diabetes information is easier to understand.
- Reviewed and updated when important guidelines, evidence, or safety information changes.
- Editorially independent from advertisers and other commercial interests.
- Corrected when necessary if we identify inaccurate or outdated information.
How Our Medical Review Process Works
Our review process is designed to improve the accuracy, reliability, and usefulness of DiabetesKnow health content.
1. Research and Content Development
Articles are written or updated using reputable medical and scientific sources. Depending on the topic, these may include clinical practice guidelines, government health agencies, peer-reviewed research, systematic reviews, prescribing information, and recognized medical institutions.
2. Evidence and Editorial Review
Important medical claims, statistics, treatment information, medication information, and recommendations are checked against appropriate sources. Content is also reviewed for clarity, organization, sourcing, and whether statements accurately reflect the available evidence.
3. Medical Review
Content requiring clinical review may be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional with relevant expertise.
The medical reviewer evaluates the content for factual accuracy, appropriate medical context, consistency with current evidence and guidelines, and potentially misleading or overly definitive health claims.
Articles that have completed this process may display the name of the medical reviewer and the date of review or update.
4. Publication and Ongoing Updates
Medical information changes over time. Published content may be reviewed and updated when new clinical guidelines, important research, medication information, safety warnings, or other significant medical developments become available.
Our Medical Reviewer
Seshadri G. Das, MD
Medical Reviewer | Endocrinology
Dr. Seshadri G. Das serves as a medical reviewer for DiabetesKnow. He reviews applicable health content for medical accuracy, appropriate clinical context, and consistency with current evidence and diabetes care guidelines.
View Seshadri G. Das, MD’s Full Profile →
As DiabetesKnow adds additional qualified medical reviewers, their credentials and individual profiles will also be available on this page.
What Our Medical Reviewer Checks
During medical review, applicable content may be evaluated for:
- Medical and factual accuracy
- Consistency with current clinical guidelines and evidence
- Accurate descriptions of diabetes treatments and medications
- Appropriate interpretation of research and health statistics
- Diabetes and blood glucose terminology
- Important safety considerations
- Claims that could be misleading, overstated, or presented without sufficient context
- Situations in which professional medical care should be recommended
Medical review does not replace the relationship between a reader and their own healthcare professional.
Our Sources and Evidence Standards
DiabetesKnow prioritizes authoritative and primary medical sources whenever appropriate. Sources may include organizations and resources such as the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), peer-reviewed medical journals, clinical practice guidelines, and official prescribing information.
When available and appropriate, we give preference to current clinical guidelines, primary research, systematic reviews, peer-reviewed studies, government health resources, and official medication information rather than relying solely on secondary summaries.
References and source links are included in applicable articles so readers can examine the supporting evidence.
How We Keep Medical Content Up to Date
Diabetes research, treatment recommendations, technology, and medications continue to evolve. DiabetesKnow may review or update content when:
- New or revised clinical guidelines are published.
- Medication prescribing or safety information changes.
- Important new research becomes available.
- Diabetes recommendations or standards of care change.
- Existing information becomes outdated.
- A medical reviewer, editor, healthcare professional, or reader identifies information requiring clarification or correction.
When an article has been substantially revised, an updated date may be displayed to help readers understand when the content was most recently reviewed or changed.
Corrections and Content Updates
Accuracy is important to us. If DiabetesKnow identifies a factual error or materially outdated medical statement, we aim to correct or update the information promptly.
We also welcome feedback from readers and healthcare professionals who believe an article contains inaccurate, unclear, or outdated information.
Substantive corrections or updates may result in the article’s updated date being changed.
Editorial Independence
DiabetesKnow maintains separation between editorial decisions and advertising or other commercial relationships.
Advertisers do not determine our medical conclusions, editorial recommendations, or the results of our medical review process. Advertising displayed on DiabetesKnow should not be interpreted as an endorsement of a product, medication, treatment, or service by DiabetesKnow or its medical reviewers.
Any relevant financial or commercial relationships should be disclosed when appropriate.
Medical Disclaimer
Information published by DiabetesKnow is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a physician or other qualified healthcare professional.
Always consult an appropriate healthcare professional regarding questions about diabetes, medications, treatment decisions, or other medical concerns.
Read our full Medical Disclaimer →
Questions About Our Medical Content?
We welcome questions, corrections, and feedback about the medical information published on DiabetesKnow.
If you are a reader or healthcare professional and believe information on DiabetesKnow should be reviewed, corrected, or updated, please contact DiabetesKnow → and include the URL of the article and a description of your concern.
We review appropriate feedback and make corrections or updates when warranted.
