The last five articles provided an education for those readers with type 2 diabetes. What follows are some resources you can go to for additional information and support, and if you have questions that the articles did not give to you. Please go to the various websites or call the numbers provided to get your questions answered. I hope that the resources are in this article will be useful to you.
Weight Loss and Control |
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| National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases | |
| Web Address: | http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/nutrit.htm |
| The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases maintains this section of its Web site to provide reliable information on eating disorders, nutrition, obesity, and treatment for obesity. It includes a section on helping an overweight child. |
Organizations
American Association of Diabetes Educators |
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| 100 West Monroe Street | |
| Suite 400 | |
| Chicago, IL 60603 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-338-3633 |
| Fax: | (312) 424-2427 |
| E-mail: | aade@aadenet.org |
| Web Address: | http://www.aadenet.org |
| The American Association of Diabetes Educators is made up of doctors, nurses, dietitians, and other health professionals with special interest and training in diabetes care. It can supply the names of these types of health professionals in your local area. | |
American Diabetes Association (ADA) |
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| 1701 North Beauregard Street | |
| Alexandria, VA 22311 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) |
| E-mail: | AskADA@diabetes.org |
| Web Address: | http://www.diabetes.org/ |
| The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a national organization for health professionals and consumers. Almost every state has a local office. ADA sets the standards for the care of people with diabetes. Its focus is on research for the prevention and treatment of all types of diabetes. ADA provides patient and professional education mainly through its publications, which include the monthly magazine Diabetes Forecast, books, brochures, cookbooks and meal planning guides, and pamphlets. It provides information for parents about caring for a child with diabetes. | |
National Diabetes Education Program (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health) |
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| 1 Diabetes Way | |
| Bethesda, MD 20814-9692 | |
| Phone: | (301) 496-3583
1-800-438-5383 to order materials |
| E-mail: | ndep@info.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | http://www.ndep.nih.gov/ |
| The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) is sponsored by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program’s goal is to improve the treatment of people with diabetes, to promote early diagnosis, and to prevent the development of diabetes. Information about the program can be found on two new Web sites: one managed by NIH (http://ndep.nih.gov) and the other by CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/team-ndep). | |
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse/National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
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| 1 Information Way | |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-3560 | |
| Phone: | (301) 654-3327
1-800-860-8747 |
| Fax: | (703) 738-4929 |
| E-mail: | ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov |
This clearinghouse provides information about research and clinical trials supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. This service is provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Diabetes: Resources – OrganizationsAmerican Diabetes AssociationThis national organization provides diabetes research, information, and advocacy. This link will take you to its web site. Related Web Site: American Diabetes Association National Diabetes Education ProgramThis web site has the goal of increasing awareness of diabetes and improving understanding of the disease. This helps promote better care of people with diabetes. This link will take you to the web site. Related Web Site: National Diabetes Education Program CDC Diabetes Public Health Resources This CDC web site is dedicated to diabetes; it helps take information from trials and incorporates it into health practices. This link will take you to the web site. Related Web Site: CDC Diabetes Public Health Resources National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) As part of the National Institutes of Health, the NIDDK helps disseminate health information to improve the lives of patients, their families, and those at risk for these diseases.This link will take you to its web site. Related Web Site: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) National Federation of the Blind — Diabetes Action NetworkThis group is a support and information network for all diabetes patients, especially those who are blind or losing vision. This link will take you to its web site. Diabetes: Finding HelpType 1 Diabetes Support GroupVisit WebMD’s support group for people with type 1 diabetes. Message Board: Type 1 Diabetes Support Group Type 2 Diabetes Support GroupVisit WebMD’s support group for people with type 2 diabetes. Message Board: Type 2 Diabetes Support Group Youth & DiabetesCheck out the American Diabetes Association’s “Youth Zone.” This link will take you to its web site. Related Web Site: Youth & Diabetes Joslin Diabetes CenterRead about the pregnancy program at the Joslin Diabetes Center. This link will take you to its web site. Related Web Site: Joslin Diabetes Center (WebMD Online Article, September 18, 2008) This is the last article in the Diabetes series. There is a lot of great information from the WebMD article. These resources and online sources can help you with any problem or concern you might have. Please don’t hesitate to use these resources. Check out the online support group. You may find some great friends there. Take care! |
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