Associations Related to Diabetes
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
(formerly the American Dietetic Association)
120 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 312-899-0040 or 1-800-877-1600 or 1-800-877-0877
Fax: 1-800-899-1976
E-mail: knowledge@eatright.org
Internet: www.eatright.org
Mission: Empowering members to be the nation’s food and nutrition leaders.
Materials: AND publishes a monthly professional journal, the Journal of the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics, and a newsletter, Food & Nutrition Magazine. In addition, it publishes
many books and other resources for consumers and professionals.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
1000 Riverside Ave, Suite 205
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Phone: 904-353-7878
Fax: 904-353-8185
Internet: www.aace.com
Mission: AACE is a professional community of physicians specializing in endocrinology,
diabetes, and metabolism, committed to enhancing the ability of its members to provide the
highest quality of patient care.
Materials: AACE publishes a peer-reviewed scientific journal, Endocrine Practice. The
organization also publishes the First Messenger newsletter and other timely publications, such as
practice guidelines, to keep members abreast of scientific developments and news.
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
200 W Madison St, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606
E-mail: aade@aadenet.org
Internet: www.diabeteseducator.org
Mission: Driving practice to promote healthy living through self-management of diabetes and
related chronic conditions.
Materials: AADE offers the latest in diabetes care and education with must-have books and
electronic titles, including The Art and Science Desk of Diabetes Self-Management Education
Desk Reference, Quick Guide to Medications, Practical Spanish for Diabetes Educators,
Dictionary of Diabetes Education, CQI: A Step-by-Step Guide, Diabetes Educator Review
Guide, Diabetes Education Curriculum, and more.
American Diabetes Association® (ADA)
1701 N Beauregard St
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone: 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) (National Call Center) or 1-800-232-3472
(professional member department only)
Fax: 703-549-6995
E-mail: askada@diabetes.org
Professional membership e-mail: membership@diabetes.org
Internet: www.diabetes.org
Mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of everyone affected by diabetes.
Materials: ADA publishes many books and resources for health professionals and people with
diabetes. In addition, it publishes Diabetes Forecast, a monthly magazine for people with
diabetes, and Diabetes, Diabetes Care, and Diabetes Spectrum, professional journals. For further
details and ordering information, visit http://www.shopdiabetes.org/.
American Diabetes Association National Call Center
The trained staff at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) is dedicated to answering thousands of
calls and e-mails each day from people with diabetes, as well as their families, friends, and
health care professionals.
Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation
426 C St, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-333-4520
Fax: 202-558-5240
E-mail: daref@diabetesaction.org
Internet: www.diabetesaction.org
Mission: We are committed to the prevention and treatment of diabetes, and the funding of
innovative, promising research aimed at finding a cure for diabetes and diabetes-related
complications.
Materials: The foundation publishes the booklet Managing Your Diabetes: Basics and Beyond.
Diabetes Care and Education Dietetic Practice Group (DCE DPG)
(a subgroup of AND)
120 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 312-899-0040 or 1-800-877-1600 or 1-800-877-0877
Fax: 1-800-899-1976
E-mail: knowledge@eatright.org
Internet: www.eatright.org
Mission: To promote quality nutrition care and education. As leaders in the diabetes community,
DCE members make positive contributions to people with diabetes and their families, DCE
members, professional organizations, and industry.
Materials: Professional and consumer publications are created by DCE, in conjunction with
both AND and ADA. You can order materials through either association. A bimonthly newsletter
is published for members.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF)
26 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 800-533-CURE (800-533-2873)
Fax: 212-785-9595
E-mail: info@jdf.org
Internet: www.jdf.org
Mission: To support and fund research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. JDRF is
a nonprofit, voluntary health agency and the world’s leading charitable funder of research to find
a cure for diabetes.
Materials: JDRF publishes the quarterly magazines Countdown and Countdown for Kids. It also
has a series of patient education brochures about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and a research enewsletter to provide the latest information about research on type 1 diabetes and its
complications.
National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)
330 E Algonquin Rd, Suite #4
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-228-9795
Fax: 847-228-8469
Phone requests for exam applications: 913-541-0400
E-mail: info@ncbde.org
Internet: www.ncbde.org
Mission: The mission of NCBDE is to set the standard of excellence in the profession of
diabetes education.
Materials: NCBDE publishes a brochure that contains information about eligibility requirements
and the certification examination.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
Building 31, Room 9A06
31 Center Dr, MSC 2560
Bethesda, MD 20892-2560
301-496-3583
E-mail: ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/
NDIC is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
(NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health of the US Dept of Health and
Human Services. Established in 1978, NDIC provides information about diabetes to people with
diabetes and their families, health care professionals, and the public. NDIC answers inquiries,
develops and distributes publications, and works closely with professional and patient
organizations and government agencies to coordinate resources about diabetes. Publications
produced by the NDIC are carefully reviewed by both NIDDK scientists and outside experts.
National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP)
Randie R. Little, PhD, Network Coordinator
Dept of Child Health, M767
University of Missouri School of Medicine
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
Phone: 573-882-1257
Fax: 573-884-8823
E-mail: ngsp@missouri.edu
Internet: http://www.ngsp.org/
Mission: To standardize glycosylated hemoglobin test results, so that clinical laboratory results
are comparable to those reported in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT),
where relationships to mean blood glucose and risk for vascular complications were established.
National Kidney Foundation® (NKF)
30 E 33rd St
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 1-800-622-9010 or 212-889-2210
Fax: 212-689-9261 or 212-779-0068
E-mail: info@kidney.org
Internet: http://kidney.org/
Mission: To prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of
individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for
transplantation. Through its 51 affiliates nationwide, NKF conducts programs in research,
professional education, patient and community services, and public education. The work of NKF,
a major voluntary health organization, is funded primarily by public donations.
Materials: NKF has several publications, including the American Journal of Kidney Diseases,
Journal of Renal Nutrition, Advances in Renal Replacement Therapy, Journal of Nephrology
Social Work, RenaLink, NKF MD, NKF Family Focus, Transplant Chronicles, and For Those
Who Give and Grieve. Additional patient and public education materials also are available.
The Endocrine Society®
8401 Connecticut Ave, Suite 900
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: 888-363-6274
Fax: 301-941-0259
E-mail: endostaff@endo-society.org
Internet: www.endo-society.org
Mission: The mission of The Endocrine Society is to advance excellence in endocrinology
and promote its essential and integrative role in scientific discovery, medical practice, and
human health.
Materials: The Endocrine Society publishes six professional journals: Endocrinology, JCEM:
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Endocrine Reviews, Endocrinology and
Molecular Endocrinology, Hormones and Cancer, and Translational Research in Endocrinology
& Metabolism.
Review Date 7/12
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