Health Resources: Diabetes

Diabetes affects over 150 million people in the world today. According to American Diabetes Association,"There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease". Here are some resources for the diagnosis and treatment of Diabetes:

American Diabetes Association: For diabetes-related questions or to request a diabetes information packet, you may email: AskADA@diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383).

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC):

Tel: (800) 860–8747, Email: ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov

Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association :

Tel: 1-800-898-4322, Email: desa@diabetes-exercise.org

American Dietetic Association: For information about food and nutrition.

Tel: (800) 877-1600

International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet Clinic—St. Louis Park.

Tel: (888) 825-6315

Joslin Diabetes Center (affiliated with Harvard Medical School).

Tel: (617) 732-2400

American Association of Diabetes Educators:

Email aade@aadenet.org Tel: (800) 338-3633

Diabetes123 : http://www.diabetes123.com/

Website "Information about Diabetes" : http://www.informationaboutdiabetes.com/

Setebraid Services

Insulin Pumpers : http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/

Websites focused on Kids:

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International,

Children with Diabetes