Diabetes Information

The primary diabetes education organizations and online resources for diabetes information

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases of energy metabolism. There are over 150 million people in the world and 18.2 million people in the United States alone, who have diabetes. Living with diabetes is a life-long learning process for the people with diabetes and diabetes Information and education are key to maintain good blodd sugar control, to cope the challenges of complications and to live a happy long life with diabetes.

Today, the availability of Web-based information about every aspect of health has expanded, beyond serving as archive of general health information, the Intenet has become the most comfortable and approachable source for diabetes-specific information. There are so many online forums, question/answer forums, iscussion forums,theme-centered Internet support groups and message boards, publications and governmental sites that provide you all the essential knowledge and skills to live with diabetes through healthcare providers,experts or professionals.

Here are some of the best resources for diabetes information:

Diabetes Association

The diabetes association is dedicated to help people with diabetes, their curers, families and friends . Many diabetes associations are working enthusiastically as local, international, affiliated and independent organizations . Some leading diabetes associations are American diabetes association, Canadian Diabetes association, and Finnish diabetes association.

Founded in 1940, The American Diabetes Association is the largest leading nonprofit health organization of nation that is actively involved in developing and spreading diabetes care standards, guidelines, and related documents for the benefit of people with diabetes.

According to Thomas G. Bognanno, "The ADA survey reinforces the need to help people with diabetes understand their increased risk for heart disease and stroke -- and what they can do to reduce those risks,"

A significant segment of the American Diabetes Association's ( ADA ) is the special events department that performs numerous special events to introduce the mission and vision of ADA to communities throughout the country, and to raise funds.

Canadian diabetes association

Canadian diabetes association is the nonprofit organization, which plays an active role in supporting over the two million Canadians, suffering from diabetes. Its main motive is to improve the quality of life of the people with diabetes by providing education, special services, diabetes research, and advocacy.

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK provides the highest quality of care and information to achieve a general understanding of diabetes in many formats, including regular magazines, Balance and Diabetes Update, and latest news for the prevention and treatment of all types of diabetes .

American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)

AADE is a multi-disciplinary organization that serves quality diabetes education. It publishes a bimonthly journal--- The Diabetes Educator , which provides valuable teaching tools and techniques, diabetes education news and practice information.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
http://www.jdf.org

It is a nonprofit, voluntary health agency. The mission of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through research. JDRF publishes the quarterly magazines and booklets containing all the information about type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
http://www.ndep.nih.gov/

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sponsor NDEP to promote early diagnosis, to improve the treatment and prevent the development of diabetes.

Diabetes Research and Training Centers (DRTCs)
Diabetes Endocrinology Research Centers (DERCs)

These centers are supported by NIDDK to enhance and foster the efficiency of basic and biomedical diabetes research. Both centers produce a variety of diabetes education materials publications and information programs.

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov

This clearinghouse provides education materials, referral resource and information about research and clinical trials supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIDDK.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

It conducts and supports research on eating disorders, nutrition, obesity, diabetes and their treatment to provide reliable information.

Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation
www.diabetesaction.org

It supports and promotes education, information and scientific research to increase knowledge and awareness of successful, cost-effective quality nutrition care and living for everyone affected by diabetes.

CDC—Centers for disease control and prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the foremost operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It provides essential human services for protecting the health and safety of all Americans, especially for the people who are unable to help themselves.