Diabetes Websites and Resources

Diabetes doesn’t have to be tough and confusing. Many groups have dedicated their resources to helping you and your loved with diabetes.

Here is a list of resources to bookmark:

• American Association of Diabetes Educators
  1-800-338-3633 or www.diabeteseducator.org
  Find the name of an educator and resources in your community
  to help you learn about diabetes.
• American Diabetes Association
  1-800-DIABETES or www.diabetes.org
  Ask for information about diabetes care.
• American Dietetic Association
  1-800-877-1600 or www.eatright.org
  Find a dietitian to help you and your loved ones eat healthy foods.
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
  1-800-JDF-CURE or www.jdrf.org
  Find out about type 1 diabetes.
• National Diabetes Education Program
  1-800-438-5383 or www.ndep.nih.gov
  Call or visit the website for information about diabetes prevention and control.
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
  1-800-860-8747 or www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
  Find out more about diabetes self-care.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Division of Diabetes Translation
  1-877-232-3422 or www.cdc.gov/diabetes
  Click on “State-based Programs” for information on government contacts in your state.

Originally Published in Reader's Digest