This list was compiled for ACB for distribution. It is not necessarily a complete list of resources on diabetes, nor does it imply ACB endorsement.
ACB Diabetics in Action
Dee Clayton, President
430 Grand Ave. #706
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 282-1275
e-mail:
clayton.dee@blind.state.ia.us
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Attn: National Call Center
1701 N. Beauregard St.
Alexandria, VA 22311-1733
(800) 342-2383
(703) 549-1500 FAX (703) 549-6995
e-mail:
AskADA@diabetes.org
website:
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
National office refers callers to local affiliate for educational
materials. Membership includes discount on publications and quarterly
newsletter, Diabetes, Exchange Lists for Meal Planning. Exchange lists are
available in large print.
Canadian Diabetes Association
National Life Building
1400-522 University Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2R5
Canada
(416) 363-0177
800-226-8464
fax: (416) 408-7117
e-mail:
info@diabetes.ca
website:
Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association can provide general information
about diabetes and its management but cannot provide medical service or
advice.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
120 Wall Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10005
(800) 533- 2873
fax: (212) 785-9595
e-mail:
website:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
Their mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications
through the support of research. Send an e-mail to subscribe to the Research
E-Newsletter, which includes the latest in Diabetes research. Magazine
Publication - Countdown - contains a section called Countdown for Kids is
available. Contact them for details.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3560
Phone: 1-800-860-8747
Fax: (703) 738-4929
e-mail:
ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov
website:
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
Printed versions of our publications are available through NIDDK's
secure online ordering site:
www.catalog.niddk.nih.gov.
For information on participating in clinical studies funded by the
National Institutes of Health, see
www.clinicaltrials.gov.
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) has developed
valuable tools and resources for consumers. The National Institute of
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Reference Collection
provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health
information and health education resources. The NIDDK Image Library is a
searchable database of original full-color and black-and-white images
available in low, medium, and high resolutions. The Interactive Health
Education Tools from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a collection
of health quizzes, tutorials, Podcasts, streaming audio files, and surgical
videos that can be used to learn about diseases, conditions, diagnostic
procedures, and treatments. All of these resources are services of the NDIC
and can be accessed online at
www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/resources/index.htm.
National Eye Institute
Office of Communication
31 Center Drive, 31/6A32, MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
(301) 496-5248
e-mail:
2020@nei.nih.gov
website:
National Eye Institute
Publishes Diabetic Retinopathy - on how diabetes affects the eyes;
symptoms of diabetic retinopathy, treatment; vitrectomy; and research. This
publication will be available once more after March 2003 and is free of
charge.
Park Nicollet Health Innovations
3800 Park Nicollet Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 993-3874
888-637-2675
FAX (952) 993-0501
e-mail:
pnhicustsvc@parknicollet.com
website:
Park Nicollet Health Innovations
Offers a year-round schedule of diabetes education classes and
publishes books and materials for people with diabetes. Its mission is to
ensure that every individual with diabetes or at risk for diabetes receives
the best possible care.
Resources for Rehabilitation
22 Bonad Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 368-9094
fax (781) 368-9096
e-mail:
info@rfr.org
website:
Resources for Rehabilitation
Among its many publications is Resources for People with Diabetes and
Chronic Conditions. A listing of their publications is available on their
web page.
Schepens Eye Research Institute (ERI)
20 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 912-2569
e-mail:
geninfo@vision.eri.harvard.edu
website:
Schepens Eye Research Institute (ERI)
They provide a number of publications and fact sheets which discuss
causes, treatment, and research on visual complications of diabetes.
Becton Dickinson Consumer Products
One Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
888-232-2737
(201) 847-6800
fax: (201) 847-4856
website:
Becton Dickinson Consumer Products
Items include B-D Safe-Clip, which clips and stores more than a one-
year supply of needles, and the Magniguide, which magnifies the syringe
scale 1.5x.
CVS Pharmacy
Corporate Headquarters
One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
800-746-7287
website:
CVS Pharmacy
A diabetes control center for supplies. Items include Count-A-Dose,
Digi Voice Box for: Lifescan's New One Touch II Sphygmomanometer, Large
Display Thermometer and Precision Food scale.
Liberty Medical
10045 South Federal Highway
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
866-691-9277
website:
Liberty Medical
Sells talking blood glucose monitors, insulin measuring devices;
Count-a-dose by Jordan, Load-matic by Palco. As they do not provide
catalogs, any purchases are made directly by phone or through their website.
Lighthouse International
111 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022-1202
(212) 821-9200
(800) 829-0500
fax (212) 821-9707
e-mail:
info@lighthouse.org
website:
Lighthouse International
They sell items such as the "Magni-Guide" Magnifier and Needle Guide
which magnifies the entire length of the syringe. They also have the Load-
Matic which allows users to load syringes by touch alone and confirms dose
setting with easy to feel dots. Catalogs are available upon request.
CAPTEK/Science Products for the Blind
PO Box 888
Southeastern, PA 19399
(800) 888-7400
(610) 296-2111
e-mail:
info@captek.net
web site:
CAPTEK/Science Products for the Blind
Items include: Talking Digi-Voice Box for: Lifescan's New One Touch II
Sphygmomanometer, Precision Food Scale and Sure Drop, a guide for blood
samples.
Equal Consumer Affairs
PO Box 2986
Chicago, IL 60654-0986
(800) 323-5316
website:
Equal Consumer Affairs
Offers diabetic recipes.
Information About Diabetes
e-mail:
colin@informationaboutdiabetes.com
website:
Information About Diabetes
Provides information on diabetic medication, nutrition and recipes.