Diabetes Resources, Support Groups and Disability Specific Organizations

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National
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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 The Diabetes Council provides up-to-date, emerging and reliable information for those suffering from Type 2 diabetes (Diabetes mellitus) and Prediabetes. They recently published an editorial column ‘Diabetes and Amputation: Everything You Need To Know To Avoid Amputation' This is a very informative and useful article providing everything that you need to know about how to avoid an extremity amputation due to diabetes and when to contact your doctor. People with diabetes can be plagued with a whole host of skin and foot problems related to Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), and to diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage that occurs from years of high blood sugars. A small nick in the skin can lead to a non-healing ulcer which can quickly turn to gangrene and necessitate amputation. The article includes practical foot and skin care – what you can do to prevent amputation.

New Sign National Diabetes Education Program: Look at the Feetoffers education information for people with diabetes and health education, and business professionals. The National Hospital Discharge Survey data for 1994 indicates that 67,000 people with diabetes underwent one or more lower-extremity amputations. Diabetes is the leading cause of amputation of the lower limbs. Yet it is clear that as many as half of these amputations might be prevented through simple but effective foot care practices. The 1993 landmark study, the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, conclusively showed that keeping blood glucose as close to normal as possible significantly slows the onset and progression of nerve and vascular complications associated with diabetes. This site has many educational resources for people with diabetes to prevent amputation.

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

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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