Federal Government Organizations
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 1 Information Way Bethesda MD 20892-3560 301/654-3327 (fax) 301/907-8906 E-mail ndic@aerie.com Internet http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/ National Diabetes Information Clearing House: A-Z List of Topics and Titles
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Diabetes Page CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation translates diabetes research into daily practice to understand the impact of the disease, influence health outcomes, and improve access to quality health care. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: (888) 232-6348, 24 Hours/Every Day E-mail cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20420 Internet https://www.nutrition.va.gov/Diabetes.asp
Health Resources and Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 Internet http://www.hrsa.gov
Indian Health Service Diabetes Program The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention is responsible for developing, documenting, and sustaining clinical and public health efforts to treat and prevent diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives. 5300 Homestead Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505/248-4182 Internet http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/index.asp
National Diabetes Education Program The NDEP is a nationwide initiative of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is an inclusive, partnership-based program involving many diverse public and private sector partner organizations. The goal of the program is to reduce the morbidity and mortality of diabetes and its complications. For more information on NDEP, call toll free 1-800-438-5383. Internet http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ndep/index.htm
NIDDK Health Information Database NIDDK carries forward the content and outreach and promotion activities developed under previous programs to meet ongoing needs. The health information here is informed by NIDDK research, reviewed by doctors, and provided to help you understand the diseases and conditions you or your loved ones may face. Internet https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/information-clearinghouses?dkrd=lgdmn0025
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 1 Information Way Bethesda, MD 20892-3560 800/GET LEVEL (800/438-5383) or 301/654-3327 Internet http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
National Eye Institute (NEI) Bldg. 31, Room 6A32 31 Center Drive, MSC 2510 Bethesda, MD 20892-2510 301/496-5248 or 800/869-2020 (to order materials) 301/402-1065 (fax) Internet http://www.nei.nih.gov
Office of Minority Health Resource Center US Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 37337 Washington, DC 20013-7337 800/444-MHRC (444-6472) Internet http://www.omhrc.gov/
Non-Federal Government Organizations
American Association of Diabetes Educators AADE is an association of health care professionals dedicated to integrating successful self-management as a key outcome in the care of people with diabetes and related conditions. 100 West Monroe, 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60603-1901 800/338-3633 for names of diabetes educators 312/424-2426 to order publications Internet http://www.aadenet.org
American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria VA 22311 Telephone 703-549-1500 1-800-ADA-ORDER to order publications toll free 1-800-342-2383 (800-DIABETES) for diabetes information Internet http://www.diabetes.org
American Dietetic Association The American Dietetic Association (ADA) provides timely and objective food and nutrition information for consumers, health professionals and ADA members. National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics 216 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 800/366-1655 Consumer Nutrition Hotline (Spanish speaker available) 800/745-0775 Internet http://www.eatright.org/
American Heart Association National Center Having type 2 diabetes greatly increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 causes of death and disability among people with type 2 diabetes. 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 214/373-6300 Internet http://www.americanheart.org/
American Optometric Association Diabetic retinopathy is a condition occurring in persons with diabetes, which causes progressive damage to the retina, the light sensitive lining at the back of the eye. It is a serious sight-threatening complication of diabetes. 1505 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314 800/262-3947 or 703/739-9200 Internet http://www.aoanet.org/
American Podiatric Medical Association Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, is the leading resource for foot and ankle health information. 9312 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301/571-9200 or 800/ASK-APMA 301/530-2752 (fax) Internet http://www.apma.org/
International Diabetic Athletes Association 1647-B West Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ 85015 800/898-IDAA or 602/433-2113 602/433-9331 (fax)
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Driven by the needs of people with diabetes, the mission of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. The Diabetes Research Foundation 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor New York, NY 10005-4001 800/JDF-CURE or 800/223-1138 212/785-9595 (fax) Internet: http://www.jdrf.org
Medical Eye Care for the Nation's Disadvantaged Senior Citizens The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology P.O. Box 429098 San Francisco, CA 94142-9098 800/222-EYES (222-3937) Internet: https://www.aao.org/eye-care-for-older-adults
Management:
American Diabetes Association Recipes https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition
Health Care.gov (coverage information) http://www.healthcare.gov/
Kids Diabetes Care https://www.diabetes.org/resources/know-your-rights/safe-at-school-state-laws/special-considerations/common-issues
Medicare & Diabetes http://www.medicare.gov/Health/Diabetes.asp
National Eye Health Education Program https://www.nei.nih.gov/NEHEP
Nutrition http://www.diabetes.org/food-nutrition-lifestyle/nutrition.jsp
The Support for Behavior Change Resource (SBCR) is a searchable online database of recommended research, tools and programs. The purpose of the SBCR is to assist the public in identifying approaches and available tools and programs that can be readily disseminated. SBCR is one way that NDEP is working to improve access to information already available. http://ndep.nih.gov/sbcr/index.aspx
Weight Control Information http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/index.htm#public
What to Eat http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/
Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/h_eating/h_eating.htm
Your guide to type 1 and 2 diabetes http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/type1and2
Prevention:
Am I at risk? http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/riskfortype2
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - The Support for Behavior Change Resource (SBCR) is a searchable online database of recommended research, tools and programs. The purpose of the SBCR is to assist the public in identifying approaches and available tools and programs that can be readily disseminated. SBCR is one way that NDEP is working to improve access to information already available. http://ndep.nih.gov/sbcr/index.aspx
The HealthierUS Initiative is a national effort to improve people's lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote community health and wellness. http://www.healthierus.gov/
Your guide to lowering your blood pressure http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/prevent.htm
Small Step (Adults and Teens) http://www.smallstep.gov/
Small Step (Kids) http://smallstep.gov/kids/flash/index.html
Weight Control Information http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/
Professional Resources
How do I become a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)?
Diabetes self-management education is performed by health care professionals who have appropriate education and experience consistent with their profession's scope of practice. For more information on how to become a CDE, visit the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators website
Other Professional Links:
American Diabetes Association professional resources http://professional.diabetes.org/
Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina (USC Site) http://diabetesinitiative.med.sc.edu/scdiabeteseducation.html
Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina (Main Site - MUSC) http://clinicaldepartments.musc.edu/medicine/divisions/endocrinology/dsc/
Better Diabetes Care http://www.betterdiabetescare.nih.gov/
Caregiver Information http://www.medicare.gov/Caregivers/
Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence http://www.thecarolinascenter.org/
Chronic Kidney Disease Fact Sheet http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/factsheets/kidney.htm
Diabetes Care at School http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/parents-and-kids/diabetes-care-at-school/
Skilled Nursing Facilities http://www.skillednursingfacilities.org/