MCDIN - Diabetes Links

National Organizations
American Diabetes Association	The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. A section of this website is devoted exclusively to resources for healthcare professionals as well as resources that are useful for their patients.

American Association of Diabetes Educators	The American Association of Diabetes Educators is dedicated to advancing the role of the diabetes educator and improving the quality of diabetes education and care. The website contains many resources to help diabetes educators with Core Curriculums, Cultural Competency Materials, and Specialty Practice Group Resources, etc.

National Diabetes Education Program	The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) is a federally sponsored initiative that involves public and private partners to improve the treatment and outcomes for people with diabetes, to promote early diagnosis, and ultimately to prevent the onset of diabetes. The website contains materials for healthcare providers, community organizations, and patients.

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases	The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The website contains information on health topics, clinical trials, national education programs, federal research programs, congressional reports, and strategic planning for minorities with health disparities.

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse	The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Publications about all aspects of diabetes are available as well as the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), a database of health education materials produced by health- related agencies of the federal government.

Centers For Disease Control's Diabetes & Public Health Resource/Division of Diabetes Translation	The Division of Diabetes Translation is part of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The division translates scientific research findings into health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment strategies. The website contains publications, clip art, links to state-based programs, and statistics.

National Eye Institute	The National Eye Institute (NEI) supports more than 80 percent of the vision research conducted in the United States at approximately 250 medical centers, hospitals, universities, and other institutions. In addition, the Institute conducts studies in its own facilities in Bethesda, Maryland to combat the myriad of eye disorders affecting millions of people worldwide. This site also has a section devoted to National Diabetes Month (November) and diabetic eye disease.

American Dietetic Association (ADA)	This website has plenty of nutrition information for the dietary and non-dietary healthcare professional who manages diabetic patients. You can search the website for articles related to diabetes as well as browse their catalog of nutrition publications.

Agency for Health Care Research & Quality	The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, and broaden access to essential services. The agency also provides evidence- based information on health care outcomes; quality; and cost, use, and access. Information from AHRQ’s research helps people make more informed decisions and improve the quality of health care services.
State Agencies
Massachusetts Diabetes Control Program	The goals of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Diabetes Control Program (DCP) surveillance system are to provide a broader picture of the burden of diabetes in Massachusetts and to assist with the planning and evaluation of DCP programs. The Massachusetts Guidelines for Adult Diabetes Care as well as many other valuable reports and publications are available on this website.

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