Resource Guide for Type 2 Diabetes

Address:

ATTN: National Call Center

1701 North Beauregard Street

Alexandria, VA 22311

Phone:

1-800-342-2383 (1-800-DIABETES)

Internet Address:

http://www.diabetes.org

Description of Services Provided:

This website is a comprehensive resource for people with diabetes and healthcare professionals alike. You'll learn the details of the disease, from diagnosis to oral medications, as well as find links to health insurance information. You can also look up recipes and go on a virtual tour of a grocery store.

Address:

One Joslin Place

Boston, MA 02215

Phone:

1-617-732-2400

Internet Address:

http://www.joslin.harvard.edu

Description of Services Provided:

Joslin's Online Diabetes Library provides a wealth of useful information explaining in detail such topics as insulin resistance, diabetes medications, artificial sweeteners, blood sugar changes with exercise, and the effects of diabetes on sexuality.

Address:

Office of Communications and Public Liaison

NIDDK, NIH

Building 31, Room 9A04

31 Center Drive, MSC 2560

Bethesda, MD 20892-2560

Internet Address:

http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/

Description of Services Provided:

The NIDDK offers a collection of booklets on everything from glucose monitors to alternative treatments for diabetes. There are also materials in Spanish, and several designed for low-literacy levels. You can view them online or order hard copies; many are free.