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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 26 Broadway, 14th 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: 1/28/2011
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: 1/28/2011
All Diabetic International (ADI)
Online. 1400+ members. Founded 2004. Support and information for those with type 1, type 1.5, type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Topics include medication interactions, diet, pumps and related diabetic conditions. Bimonthly online chats and newsletter available. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/alldiabeticinternational E-mail: alldiabeticinternational-owner@yahoogroups.com Verified: 9/20/2011
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 E-mail: diabetes-owner@yahoogroups.com Verified: 9/20/2011
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 E-mail: diabetes_int-owner@yahoogroups.com Verified: 9/20/2011
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-2-diabetes E-mail: Type-2-Diabetes-owner@yahoogroups.com Verified: 9/20/2011
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: 9/20/2011
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