Here is a guide to organizations that provide information and other resources that may be helpful in working with your patient population.
American Diabetes Association
Provides current research, education and national guidelines in the area of Diabetes.
(800) 232-3472
http://www.diabetes.org
American Association of Diabetes Educators
Information about becoming a diabetes educator and descriptions and schedules of local and national meetings.
(800) 832-6874
http://www.diabeteseducator.org/
The American Dietetic Association Hotline
Provides information about healthy diets and referrals to local dietitians in your community.
(800) 366-1655
http://www.eatright.org
National Heart, Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
Information about weight, cholesterol & high blood pressure
(301) 951-3260
http://nhlbi.nih.gov/nlbi.html
National Kidney Foundation
Educational materials and current research regarding kidney disease and diabetes.
(800) 747-5521
http://www.kidney.org
American Liver Foundation
Info & educational material and research about liver disease.
(800) 223-0179
http://www.liverfoundation.org
American Heart Association
Information, educational materials, and research into the prevention of heart disease and diabetes management.
(800) 242-8721
http://www.americanheartassociation.org
Transplant Recipients International Organization
Information about local chapters, services and donor awareness.
(800) Trio-386 (800-8746-386)
http://www.primenet.com/~trio
Transplant Living
Transplant Living is a project of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), a nonprofit organization that maintains the National Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).
(888) 894-6361
http://www.transplantliving.org
Diabetes In Control
Stay informed and keep your patients informed on the latest in diabetes research, medications and news. Features a free email newsletter, distributed weekly.
http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php
National Diabetes Information Clearing House
Listing of services from NDIC including response to inquiries, publication dissemination, referrals to health professionals, and more.
http://www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
National Diabetes Education Program
Take advantage of the diabetes education resources and tools designed especially for health care professionals.
(301) 496-3583
http://www.ndep.nih.gov/resources/resources.htm
Novo Nordisk Incorporated
Novo Nordisk Inc. offers this site to U.S. healthcare professionals with an interest in diabetes. Use this portal to access up-to-date medical information and resources to help you in your practice.
http://www.novomedlink.com