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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
International. 110 chapters in North America; 11 international affiliates. Founded 1970. Supports and funds research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. Individual chapters offer support groups and other activities for families affected by diabetes. Awards research grants and sponsors a variety of career development and research training programs. International conferences and workshops for researchers. Chapter development guidelines. Online listing of local chapters.
Write:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Fdn.
120 Wall St., 19th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Voice: 1-800-533-2873 or 212-785-9500
Fax: 212-785-9595
Website: http://www.jdrf.org
E-mail: info@jdrf.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
American Diabetes Association
(BILINGUAL) National. 100+ affiliates. Founded 1940. Seeks to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. Fundraising for research. Referrals to local support groups, offices and chapters. Dues $28 (includes magazine).
Write:
American Diabetes Association
1701 N. Beauregard St.
Alexandria, VA 22311
Voice: 1-800-342-2383
Fax: 703-549-6995
Website: http://www.diabetes.org
E-mail: askADA@diabetes.org
Verified: 9/30/2008
Diabetic Mommies
Online. Support for all women with diabetes (type 1, type 1.5, type 2, Gestational and pre-diabetes) at all stages of life whether already a mom, during pregnancy or trying to conceive. Articles, forum, chatroom, surveys, networking and newsletters.
Website: http://www.diabeticmommy.com
E-mail: editor@diabeticmommy.com
Verified: 10/15/2008
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