Diabetes Resources
General Information
Paying for Diabetes Care
Amputation
Eye Health
Kidney Disease
Foot Care
Oral Health
Smoking
News and Research
General Information
Information on health promotion, diabetes, prediabetes, disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Information and evidence-based tools for health professionals
Information on diabetes, diabetes care, diet, exercise, research.
1-888-DIABETES (342-2383)
Information about the care and self-management skills needed to manage diabetes and prevent the life-threatening complications. Offers free diabetes ID necklace.
Materials prevention of diabetes and promoting better diabetes care, information for health care professionals, businesses, schools, and communities.
Information about implementing workplace wellness programs to improve employee health and lower health care and lost productivity loss
Information for families, teens, and schools.
Research and publications, diabetes management information, and tips and support for parents
Information about diabetes; find a diabetes educator in your area; ADCES member information. For health care professionals, there is continuing education information; advocacy; career network.
Provides information for members, the public, and students. Provides help in finding a dietitian.
Medical identification services.
Paying for Diabetes Care
Information from the National Institutes of Health about financial help for diabetes care
Online booklet about what Medicare covers for diabetes care. 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227 or 1-877-486-2048 for TTY users)
Interactive website to type in an item, services, or test to see if it is covered by Medicare.
Information and Assistance for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Access to Patient Assistance Programs that provide help for health care professionals and patients to find free or low-cost medications.
Access to Patient Assistance Programs to help people without prescription drug coverage to get medications free or at low-cost.
Amputation
Peer counseling; information; support groups; locate a rehab center in your area.
Eye Health
Information on eye health, disease conditions, and treatment.
Educational programs and free materials regarding eye health, disease, and treatment.
Evaluation services, treatment, and rehabilitation.
410-955-0580
Kidney Disease
Information about diabetes to people with diabetes, their families, and to health care professionals, including research and funding opportunities.
Oral Health
Information about mouth care and how to prevent and manage gum disease.
Smoking
Information about smoking as a cause of diabetes and related complications
News and Research
Results of a national longitudinal study of CDSMP (aka Living Well) and it potential for helping to achieve the triple aims of health care reform
