DIABETES ORGANIZATIONS
National Diabetes Education Program
800-438-5383
A division of National Institutes of Health and Center for Disease Control which provides Information on managing diabetes
Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind
888-581-4741
1800 Johnson St
Baltimore, MD 21230
Information and resources for visually impaired diabetics. Sells useful talking and tactile aids for blind diabetics.
Publishes quarterly magazine “The Voice” with info and resources for blind diabetics in print, cassette or e-mail.
American Diabetes Association
800-342-2383, 703-549-1500
1701 N Beauregard St
Alexandria, VA 22311
An organization dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes and improving the lives of all people affected by the disease.
American Diabetes Foundation
800-232-3472
National Diabetes Outreach Program
800-438-5383
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
800-860-8747, 301-654-3327
1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892
Jewish Diabetes Association
718-303-5955, 718-787-4532
Jewish organization providing support, referral, and counseling for all types of Diabetes. Offers website, magazine, and contact persons in both Hebrew and English.
Friends with Diabetes
845-352-7532
31 Herrick Avenue--Unit B
Spring Valley, New York 10977
A Jewish organization providing support and education for religious Jews with diabetes. Distributes diabetes-safe recipies, sponsors support group meetings divided by gender and age, email discussion groups, presentations by renowned Rabbanim, and Shabbatons. Diabetes tape/book library coming soon. Publications in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew address halachic, social, and health challenges facing frum Jews with diabetes.Their website contains lists of resources and links to other diabetes related websites.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
800-533-2873
Information and assistance for families dealing with Juvenile Diabetes (type 1). Connect with local families sharing experiences
Online diabetes support team answers questions. School advisory toll kit. “Bag of Hope” provides initial tools and resources for managing everyday life with diabetes. Resource library
Northern NJ and Rockland County, NY chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
201-568-4838
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International Hotline
800-223-7738
Living With Diabetes
Informational website