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Diabetes Health Education Program
These telephone and Web site addresses may be helpful to anyone with diabetes:
American Diabetes Association (ADA), Arkansas Chapter
(Calling this number will give you the association in the state
where you live. To find the telephone number of your local ADA
affiliate, please look in the white pages.) |
1-888-342-2383 |
American Diabetes Association -
National Chapter
(Access to topics on diabetes.) |
1-800-DIABETES
(1-800-342-2383)
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American Diabetes Association Web Site
(Information on diabetes, nutrition and recipes, weight loss
and exercise, prevention, and research. For local support groups,
select Community Programs, choose "What’s Happening Locally?,"
then choose "Support Groups" for a list of groups in your area.)
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www.diabetes.org |
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To order American Diabetes Association Publications |
1-800-ADA-ORDER
(1-800-232-6733)
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Arkansas Department of Health Diabetes Control Program |
(501) 661-2093 |
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National Diabetes Education Program |
1-800-438-5383
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National Diabetes Education Program Web Site
(Information on diabetes, pre-diabetes, prevention, control and resources.) |
1-800-438-5383
www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/diabetes.htm |
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse -
National Institutes of Health
(You may talk to an information specialist — this is not a toll-free call.) |
(301) 654-3327 |
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse Web Site
(Information on treatment complications, and a special section for newly diagnosed diabetes cases.) |
www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Press # for "Other Diseases
and Health Risks" options for specific information on diabetes.) |
1-800-311-3435 |
Centers for Disease Control Web Site
(Frequently asked questions, news and information, state-based programs.) |
www.cdc.gov/diabetes |
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Cookbook and Meal-planning Tips from the American Diabetes Association
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vgs.diabetes.org/recipe/index.jsp |
Healthfinder Web Site
(Enter the word "diabetes" in the search box.) |
www.healthfinder.gov |
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Web Site
(Information on glucose meters, food and meal planning, complications, medications, and other resources.) |
www.fda.gov/diabetes |
MedlinePlus Web Site
(Type the word "diabetes" in the search box. Also select
Interactive Tutorials and choose topics on diabetes from an alphabetical list) |
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus |
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Obesity, lack of exercise and smoking can cause diabetes
complications. The following resources include information to
help you make healthy lifestyle choices. Please consult your
doctor before starting any exercise program.
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute "Aim for a Healthy Weight" Web Site
(Select Information for Patients and the Public for a body mass calculator, dining-out ideas, low-calorie menu plans.) |
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm |
American Heart Association Fitness News Web Site
(Fitness news, forums, exercise diaries, “getting started” tips.) |
www.justmove.org |
Freedom from Smoking
(Order free videos, audiocassettes and written materials or sign up for Freedom from Smoking Program that includes on-line support group and chatroom.) |
www.lungusa.org/events/ffs.html#free |
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