Diabetes Canada

 

Established over 50 years ago, the Canadian Diabetes Association is a charitable organization that has grown to include a presence in more than 150 communities across Canada. The Canadian Diabeties Association promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. 

 

www.diabetes.ca

 

 

 

 

Canadian Podiatric Medical Association

 

The Canadian Podiatric Medical Association is a non-profit organization representing foot care specialists throughout Canada and is dedicated to enhancing the profession of podiatry as well as increasing awarness among Canadians about the importance of good foot heath care. 

 

www.podiatrycanada.org

 

 

 

 

NEFCA - Nurses Entrepreneurial Foot Care Association of Canada

 

Providing practical and moral support for entrepreneurial foot care nurses for 20 years. NEFCA holds conferences, provides newsletters, offers educational and networking opportunities for foot nurses. 

 

www.Nefca.ca

 

  

 

 

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

 

The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is the organization of choice for those who are serious, passionate and committed to curing diabetes. Our dedication to curing diabetes now is a testament to the belief that tomorrow is not soon enough to cure those living with diabetes. 

 

www.diabetesresearch.org

 

 

 

 

WebMD

 

The Diabetes Health Centre is an informative site with news, expert blogs, discussions and helpful tips on living with diabetes.

 

www.webmd.com

 

 

 

 

AmeriCan Diabetes Association

 

The mission of the ADA is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. This site provides helpful information including diabetes basics, food & fitness, research & proctice. 

 

www.diabetes.org

 

 

 

 

Center for Desease Control

 

The Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) is a part of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The division has about 100 employees in Atlanta, Georgia, plus several public health advisors in the field.  

 

www.cdc.gov

 

 

 

 

National Diabetes Education Program

 

NDEP is a partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 public and private organizations. About 208,000 young people under 20 years of age have diagnosed diabetes. Most of them have type 1 diabetes. As obesity rates in children continue to soar, type 2 diabetes, a disease that used to be seen primarily in adults over age 45, is becoming more common in young people. Children with diabetes and their families face unique challenges when dealing with diabetes.

 

www.ndep.nih.gov