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Community and Internet Resources


Community: Support Groups and Disability Specific Organizations

Diabetes

National

American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading non-profit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public. Their website features very informative articles and the latest on medical treatments and prevention measures. For more information, visit their website call, (800) 342-2383 or e-mail AskADA@diabetes.org.

New Sign National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases conducts biomedical research and disseminates findings to the public. The site offers various information on health as it relates to Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The website offers various professional and patient education publications. There are fact sheets, easy-to-read publications, booklets, information packets, and other publications regarding diabetes.

State Listings

Massachusetts

New Sign Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, offers a helpful website featuring Diabetes news and information. They also offer various education classes and programs. For more information, call (617) 732-2400.

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