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There are several organizations you can call if you want to learn more about diabetes. Two of these groups have national headquarters as well as local chapters (check the phone book, go to the website, or contact the national office for local information.)
1701 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
1-800-DIABETES (342-2383)
E-mail: AskADA@diabetes.org
www.diabetes.org
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005-4001
Phone: 1-800-533-CURE (2873)
E-mail: info@jdrf.org
www.jdf.org
Many diabetes support groups meet at churches or hospitals. Check with your local hospital or diabetes education program for more details if you are interested in joining a group. Diabetes magazines can be a good source of information for "pen pals" and other helpful tips. You can find these magazines at your local library. Your family and close friends can also be a great source of support. Talk to them.
Your diabetes-care team–doctor, nurse, diabetes educator, dietitian, social worker, and pharmacist–can help you:
Please tell the people who read this that, even though having diabetes is no fun, it's also not the end of the world. I got diabetes when I was 3 years old, and it's a way of life to me now. And I'll tell you what - I'm a lot healthier than some of my friends. They would be better off if they planned ahead and paid more attention to how they eat and exercise.
R.M.
29 Years Old
