Diabetes Resources
There are many diabetes resources locally and nationally. The following have been reviewed by the UW Health Diabetes staff.
Diabetes Organizations
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American Diabetes Association 1660 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22314 1-800-232-3472 or 703-549-1500
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American Diabetes Association 2949 N. Mayfair Rd., Suite 306 Wauwatosa, WI 53222 1-800-342-2383
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International Diabetes Center 3800 Park-Nicollet Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55414 1-800-372-7776 or 612-993-3393
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Joslin Diabetes Center 1 Joslin Place Boston, MA 02215 1-800-567-5461 or 617-732-2400
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Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 120 Wall St., 19th Floor New York, NY 10005 1-800-223-1138
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Greater Madison Area 7818 Big Sky Dr. Suite 118 Madison WI 53719 608-833-2873
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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse 1 Information Way Bethesda, MD 20892-3560 301-654-3327
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WI Council of the Blind 754 Williamson St Madison, WI 53703 608-255-1166 www.madison.com/communities/wcblind
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International Association for Medial Assistance to Travelers 417 Center St. Lewiston, NY 14092 716-754-4883
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American Association of Retired Persons National Headquarters 601 E. St., NW Washington, DC 20049 1-800-424-3410
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International Diabetic Athletes Association 6829 North 12th St. Suite 205 Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-433-2113 |
National Institute on Aging Resource Directory for Older People National Institute on Aging 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20898 301-496-1752
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Journals, Magazines & Newsletters
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Diabetes Forecast American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 363 Mt. Morris, IL 61054-8303 1-800-342-2383 (DIABETES) www.diabetes.org/diabetes-forecast.jsp
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Diabetes Interview P.O. Box 469050 Escondido, CA 92046 1-800-234-1218 |
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Diabetes Self-Management
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Internet Resources
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American Diabetes Association |
Centers For Disease Control
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American Association of Diabetic Educators
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Children With Diabetes
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UW Health website address
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Diabetes Identification
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Medic Alert Foundation U.S. P.O. Box 1009 Turlock, CA 95381-9009 1-800-432-5378
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Life Alert P.O. Box 68527 Portland, OR 97268 1-800-223-6332 |
Goldware P.O. Box 22335 San Diego, CA 92192 1-800-669-7311
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Local Classes and Support Groups
UW Medical Foundation Clinic
Health & Nutrition Education Department
20 S. Park St. Suite 402
Madison WI 53715
(608) 287-2770
Healthy Living with Type 2 Diabetes
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays (call 608-287-2770 for available times)
Small group or Individual sessions– Billed through Insurance
Diabetes Educational Learning Series – Free sessions for patients with diabetes
Meetings: Quarterly
UW Health West Clinic
451 Junction Rd
Madison WI 53717
Healthy Living with Type 2 Diabetes
(608) 263-7741
4 Sessions
Program starts the first Tuesday of each month & runs for 4 consecutive Tuesdays 4-6 pm
Insulin Pump
(608) 263-2657
Meetings: monthly, call for dates and times
UW Health Pediatric Diabetes Clinic – Periodic day long workshops held for children/families on:
- The Toddler & Young Child With Diabetes
- Adolescent With Diabetes
- School & Diabetes
- Insulin Pump
- Off To College
Call Sue Cornwell for dates/times at 263-8692
The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
Last Updated: 02/12/2008
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