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TELEPHONE LIST
| The American Diabetes Association |
1-800-DIABETES
or
1-800-342-2383
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Information and Referral Source
for people with diabetes, their families, medical professionals and
the general public |
| The American Diabetes Association
- Office |
1-800-627-1152 |
Office |
| Medic Alert |
1-800-IDALERT
or
1-800-432-5378
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Medical Bracelets |
WEB SITE LIST
ASSOCIATIONS
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
National Service Center
P.O. Box 25757
1660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-1500 or 1-800-DIABETES
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The ADA offers many services and programs,
including diabetes classes, summer camps for children and teenagers,
and self-help/support groups for people with diabetes and their families.
Members receive a monthly magazine and quarterly newsletter. Call
to locate your regional/local affiliate. |
Joslin Diabetes Center (JDC)
1 Joslin Place
Boxton, MA 02215
(617)732-2415
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The Joslin Center has a nationwide network
of institutions dedicated to diabetes care, research, and education.
Each center has a team of diabetes specialists, including physicians,
nurse dieticians, exercise experts, and experts in treating diabetes
complications. It is also an excellent resource if you want to participate
in studies of new treatments and drugs, receive their catalog of printed
materials, or if you want to locate a Joslin support group near your
home. |
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
(NDIC)
1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3560
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NDIC is a federally funded clearinghouse
for diabetes information that offers an extensive range of patient
education materials and fact sheets on all aspects of diabetes. |
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