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American Association of Diabetes
Educators |
Provides names of certified
diabetes educators in your area to teach the basics of
diabetes self-care or help fine-tune personal management plans |
800-338-3633
800-832-6874 (referral hotline) |
www.aadenet.org |
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American Diabetes Association |
Provides general diabetes
information, and information about local support groups and
events |
800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) |
www.diabetes.org |
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Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation International |
Supports and funds research to
find a cure for diabetes. |
800-JDF-CURE
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www.jdf.org |
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National
Diabetes Information Clearinghouse |
Provides a large library of
diabetes-related material |
301-654-3327 |
www.niddk.nih.gov/health/ |
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National Federation of the Blind
Materials Resource Center |
Distributes Diabetes resources,
equipment, services, and information for people with impaired
vision, available in large print, Briallle, and on
audiocassette |
410-659-9314 |
www.nfb.org |
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Publishes numerous booklets about heart health, cholesterol,
obesity, and other topics |
301-592-8573 |
www.nhlbi.nih.gov |
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Starbright Diabetes CD Rom |
Education and adventure are interlocking components of the
STARBRIGHT Diabetes CD-ROM. |
310-479-1212 |
www.starbright.org/projects/ |
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Take Time to Care about Diabetes |
Comprehensive collection of information about preventing and
managing diabetes |
1-800-342-2383 |
www.fda.gov/womens/taketimetocare/diabetes/ |
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