Diabetes

Self Help Clearinghouse

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

International. 110 chapters in North America; 11 international affiliates. Founded 1970. Supports and funds research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. Individual chapters offer support groups and other activities for families affected by diabetes. Awards research grants and sponsors a variety of career development and research training programs. International conferences and workshops for researchers. Chapter development guidelines. Online listing of local chapters.
Write:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Int?l
120 Wall St., 19th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Voice: 1-800-533-2873 or 212-785-9500 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST)
Fax: 212-785-9595
Website: http://www.jdrf.org
E-mail: info@jdrf.org
Verified: 01/28/2011

American Diabetes Association

(BILINGUAL) National. 100+ affiliates. Founded 1940. Seeks to prevent and cure diabetes, to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes and fundraise for research. Referrals to local support groups, offices and chapters. Dues $28 (includes magazine).
Write:
American Diabetes Association
1701 N. Beauregard St.
Alexandria, VA 22311
Voice: 1-800-342-2383 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-8pm EST)
Fax: 703-549-6995
Website: http://www.diabetes.org
E-mail: askada@diabetes.org
Verified: 01/28/2011

Diabetic Mommies

Online. Support for all women with diabetes (type 1, type 1.5, type 2, gestational and pre-diabetes) at all stages of life whether already a mom, during pregnancy or trying to conceive. Articles, forum, chatroom, surveys, networking and newsletters.
Website: http://www.diabeticmommy.com
Verified: 03/29/2011

All Diabetic International (ADI)

Online. 1400+ members. Founded 2004. Support and information for those with type 1, type 1.5, type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Topics include medication interactions, diet, pumps and related diabetic conditions. Bimonthly online chats and newsletter available.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/alldiabeticinternational
Verified: 03/28/2011

Diabetes Support/Encouragement Group

Online. 3200 members. Founded 1998. Support for anyone interested in diabetes, both type 1 and 2. Opportunity to share eating plans, exercises, medications, insulin concerns and related topics.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes
Verified: 03/28/2011

Diabetes International

Online. 1600 members. Founded 1999. Moderated mailing list for people interested, in or suffering from, diabetes. Offers support and education for problems related to diabetes and different ways to get and keep diabetes under control.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes_int
Verified: 03/28/2011

Type-2-Diabetes

Online. 3300+ members. Founded 2000. Supportive, friendly online community for individuals with, or caretakers of individuals, with type 2 diabetes. Topics include daily trials and tribulations, diet, what works and doesn't work.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/type-2diabetes
Verified: 03/29/2011

Children with Diabetes

Online. 800+ members Mutual support and information for parents of children of all ages (toddlers through young adults) with any type of diabetes. Also open to adults with diabetes, grandparents, friends, siblings, and spouses.
Website: http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com
Verified: 03/28/2011

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