American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is a primary resource for diabetes news, patient information, and advocacy efforts. Most of this information is free on their website, and annual membership includes their Diabetes Forecast magazine. Their toll-free number is 800-342-2383.
NIDDK
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is a federal agency and a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This agency provides a tremendous amount of consumer-friendly information on diabetes, including information on treatments, complications, and diet and exercise plans.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is a service of NIDDK and distributes a variety of of diabetes-related materials to the public and to diabetes healthcare professionals. Their toll-free phone number is 800-860-8747.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides information and resources for people with type 1 diabetes. Their toll-free phone number is 800-533-2873.
Joslin Diabetes Center is the only diabetes institution in the world that goes beyond a single focus. With efforts in these three critical areas, a synergy develops: researchers, clinicians and educators collaborate in ways that produce cutting-edge scientific discovery, unique clinical care models and pioneering educational strategies. This one-of-a-kind framework has an impact on people with diabetes locally, nationally and across the globe. Their phone number is 617-732-2400.
Founded in 1973, the American Association of Diabetes Educators is a multi-disciplinary professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the practice of diabetes self-management training and care as integral components of health care for persons with diabetes, and lifestyle management for the prevention of diabetes. For general inquiries, please e-mail aade@aadenet.org or call 1-800-338-3633.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Founded in 1991, AACE is a professional community of Clinical Endocrinologists that is committed to transforming the lives of patients by enabling the practice of leading edge, proactive, ethical and cost effective medicine, including care for patients with diabetes. For general information or to find an endocrinologist near you, call 904-353-7878 or e-mail to info@aace.com.
David Mendosa: A Writer On the Web
This is a website by David Mendosa, one of if not the most prolific writers on diabetes on the web. David not only provides excellent, consumer-friendly information and valuable links, he himself has diabetes and knows first-hand about the war against diabetes.
Diabetes Health Magazine Diabetes Health magazine is an informative and lively magazine created for people with diabetes by someone with diabetes, Editor-in-Chief Scott King, who has had diabetes for 30 years. With the help of his publisher, Nadia Al-Samarrie, this monthly publication is full of expert advice, practical solutions, and in-depth resources. If you have diabetes, you don't want to miss this one!
Voice of the Diabetic is a free paper dedicated to educating people about successfully managing the many complications of diabetes. These include kidney failure, amputations and blindness.
Note: The educational information contained within this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, always consult your physician prior to making any changes in your diabetes management program.
