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List Of American and International Websites
The following are a list of websites to check if you have any questions on diabetes. However, remember never make any changes to your diabetes treatment without first consulting your doctor.
United States
American Diabetes Association
Website: www.diabetes.org
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria VA 22311
Phone: 703-549-1500
1-800-342-2383 (800-DIABETES) for diabetes information
About
This is a large website which offers a huge amount of information on the basics of diabetes, living with the disease and diet and fitness advice; as well as an explanation of other conditions like Metabolic Syndrome. They also have an online shop where you can order medical books, diabetes cookbooks and recipes and items of clothing. There is also an interactive map where you can locate active diabetic organizations in your area.
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
Website: http://ndep.nih.gov
Address: One Diabetes Way, Bethesda, MD 20814-9692
Phone: 1-888-693-NDEP (6337)
About
The NDEP is a federal government sponsored initiative, a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Its aim is to improve treatments and to prevent long-term diabetes complications by raising awareness among diabetics. It also aims to promote early diabetes diagnosis and to prevent the onset of diabetes in those diagnosed with prediabetes. The site has an excellent search tool where you can search for publications according to your age group and diabetes status (for example: prediabetes, full-blown diabetes or don't know).
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
Website: www.diabeteseducator.org
Email: [email protected]
Address: 200 W. Madison Street, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 800-338-3633
About
AADE is an association for diabetes educators, the medical personnel who look after and educate patients on the management of their disease. These professionals include dietitians, nurses, podiatrists, exercise physiologists and pharmacists. The website has an excellent search tool so you can locate an educator in your area.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Website: www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1 Information Way, Bethesda MD 20892-3560
Phone: 1–800–860–8747
About
This is a collaboration between the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The website provides a huge amount of information about the causes of diabetes, symptoms of diabetes, treatment options, complications and statistics. There is also a section on prediabetes and clinical trials.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDF)
Website: www.jdf.org
Email: [email protected]
Address: 26 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (800) 533-CURE (2873)
About
One of the world's leading organizations for the promotion of research into type 1 diabetes - its causes, treatment and prevention. The website provides all the latest news on research, publications and clinical trials.
Children With Diabetes
Website: www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
About
An online community for children and families affected by diabetes. It has forums, chat rooms, articles and resources.
Joslin Diabetes Center
Website: www.joslin.org
Email: [email protected]
Address: One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (800) JOSLIN-1 (567-5461)
About
Affiliated to the Harvard Medical School, the Joslin Center is a teaching and research center. It has more than 600 employees, employing some of the world's best clinicians and researchers who are striving to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. Stem cell research is one area they are involved in. The center also has a diabetes care facility which looks after 23,000 adult patients every year.
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Canada
Canadian Diabetes Association
Website: www.diabetes.ca
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1400-522 University Ave, Toronto ON M5G 2R5
Phone: 1-800 BANTING (226-8464)
About
This site covers all the important topics in diabetes care and treatment. The information is available in both French and English. Take their questionnaire to find out if you are at risk. You can also volunteer to fundraise and support local efforts of organizations in your community.
United Kingdom
Diabetes UK
Website: www.diabetes.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
Address: Macleod House, 10 Parkway, London NW1 7AA
Phone: 020 7424 1000
About
England's leading diabetes charity, Diabetes UK cares for and campaign on behalf of people with diabetes. They provide advice to patients, fundraise for diabetes research and publicise diabetes facts in an effort to raise awareness. It has a good section for young people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, as well as a search tool for finding a support group in your local area.
Ireland
Diabetes Federation of Ireland
Website: www.diabetes.ie
Email: [email protected]
Address: 76 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1
Phone: 01 836 3022
About
Established in 1967, this Irish charity is dedicated to the support of people with diabetes and offers advice on diabetes tests. It has a network of branches throughout the country and you can use their search facility to find a support group near you.
Australia
Diabetes Australia
Website: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 1, 101 Northbourne Ave, TURNER ACT 2612
Phone: (02) 6232 3800
About
A non-profit organisation, Diabetes Australia works with health professionals, researchers and diabetes educators to raise awareness of diabetes prevention and management. It also manages the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS). There is a search tool on the website to direct you to a state or territory diabetes support group in your area.
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