National Health Information and Support Sources
Please click on the link below for our list of national health information and support sources.
www.healthtalkonline.org/Page/National_Health_Information
Diabetes UK
www.diabetes.org.uk
info@diabetes.org.uk
Tel: 0845 120 2960 Monday–Friday, 9am-5pm
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK representing people with diabetes. It work is divided into three main areas: funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition. Helpline: 0845 120 2960 (operates a translation service). Diabetes UK have recently launched a video about bullying and Type 1 diabetes called Setting the record straight.
Diabetes UK - My life
www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/My-life/
info@diabetes.org.uk
Tel: 0845 120 2960 Monday - Friday between 9am and 5pm.
My life is the young people's section at Diabetes UK providing information relevant to young people and their concerns. Diabetes UK also produces a quarterly young people's magazine called 'On the level'. Helpline: 0845 120 2960 (operates a translation service).
Chichester Diabetes
www.chichesterdiabetes.co.uk
Local support Group.
Children with Diabetes
www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
info@childrenwithdiabetes.com
This is a wide-range and up to date website. It looks at all matters relating to insulin dependent diabetes. This is a US website but you can join the UK mailing list through it.
Diabetes Explained
www.diabetes-explained.co.uk
contact@diabetes-explained.co.uk
It is a website aimed directly at young people with diabetes and covers the basics. It is not a place for detailed information or up-to-the-minute news. Its chatroom has brought many diabetics together.
Diabetes Monitor
www.diabetesmonitor.com
info@diabetesmonitor.com
This site is dedicated to keep track of all the diabetes content on the Web.
Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF)
www.drwf.org.uk
Tel: 023 92 637 808
101-102 Northney Marina, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NH
This is an organisation of diabetes patients, their parents, and their friends joining together in a "Diabetes Wellness Network" to help all those afflicted with diabetes and to raise awareness about diabetes and its associated complications.
Diabetes Scotland
www.diabetes-scotland.org
The website has information, publications and events and a section called in my area which lists local services and information.
Diabetic Mommy Online Magazine
www.diabeticmommy.com/freebies.html
Site providing support and information to women with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes about conception, pregnancy and childbirth.
Hope and Courage
scott.magix.net/website/
Created by 17 year old Zoe Scott to provide information to other children and teenagers. The site is campaigning to get more awareness about diabetes to the public.
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust
www.iddtinternational.org
enquiries@iddtinternational.org
Tel: 01604 622837
A organisation run by people living with diabetes. This site provides information for people with diabetes in a non-medical language and offer support to partners and parents. This group has campaigned for the continue supply of pork insulin to the UK market.
Insulin Pumpers
www.insulin-pumpers.org.uk
input@care4free.net
This UK site is part of an international charity promoting the knowledge and use of insulin pump therapy to treat diabetes. It also has a discussion group and it is run by volunteers. The Insulin Pumpers organisation also has a USA and a Canadian website.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
www.jdrf.org.uk
info@jdrf.org.uk
Tel: 020 7713 2030
19 Angel Gate, City Road, London EC1V 2PT
Provides information about type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, research, fundraising and other activities across the UK. They also have a newsletter. Their aim is to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. The site also provides information for health proffessionals and researchers.
Leicester Diabetes
www.leicestershirediabetes.org.uk
The site has general information as well as section for young adults and gives details of local services.
Medic Alert
www.medicalert.org.uk
Tel: 0800 581420
Is a charity organisation providing a life-saving identification system for individuals with hidden medical conditions and allergies. This takes the form of body-worn bracelets or necklets (known as MedicAlert® Emblems). MedicAlert® has a 24 hour emergency telephone service.
National Diabetes Support Team (NDST)
www.diabetes.nhs.uk
The website provides guidance, advice and information on developments in diabetes care and supports effective information sharing and exchange.
National Service Framework for Diabetes - Department of Health
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Policyandguidance/Healthandsocialcaretopics/Diabetes/index.htm
Forms part of the government's plans to modernise the NHS and aims to improve health outcomes for people with diabetes. The diabetes NSF is a concerted effort to make sure that diabetic people receive the same excellent standard of care throughout the UK.
(NICE) National Institute of Clinical Excellence guidelines for the treatment of type 1 diabetes
www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=213575
The guideline on type 1 diabetes covers the NHS care that should be available to adults with type 1 diabetes. It includes recommendations on how the diagnosis should be made and the options that should be offered at different times. The guideline also makes recommendations about the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children and young people and about the care that should be available for them. It also covers the transition to adult care.
Runsweet.com - Diabetes and Sport
www.runsweet.com
A site for people with diabetes with a focus on sport, providing information on diabetes and sport as well as other diabetic issues.
The Tayside Diabetes Network
www.diabetes-healthnet.ac.uk
Provides information on local services.
Western Isles Diabetes Network Online
www.diabetes-hebrides.org
Tel: 01851 708327
Diabetes Resource Centre Western Isles Hospital Macaulay Road Stornoway HS1 1AF
Aims to provide information on the range of diabetes services and support across the Western Isles.
Yorkshire Diabetes
www.yorkshirediabetes.com
info@yorkshirediabetes.com
Designed to share information, ideas and experiences for both the health professional and people of all ages with diabetes.
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
AskADA@diabetes.org
American Diabetes Association, ATTN: National Call Center, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA
Contains information for people with diabetes, their family and friends, people at risk of the disease and healthcare and research professionals. It is the leading non-profit diabetes organisation in the USA.
Canadian Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.ca
info@diabetes.ca
Canadian Diabetes Association, National Life Building, 1400-522 University AVE, Toronto ON M5G 2R5, Canada
Contains a wide range of diabetes resources - diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.
Diabetes Federation of Ireland
www.diabetes.ie
Through its network of support branches throughout the country, people who have an interest in diabetes are dedicated to sourcing and sharing information on diabetes and related matters.
Diabetes kids and teens
www.diabeteskidsandteens.com.au
kidsandteens@diabetesnsw.com.au
GPO Box 9824, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia
Website for kids and teens with type 1 diabetes. It provides support, help and understanding to kids, teenagers and their families. Based in Australia. Young and funky site, well worth a look.
WorldWIDE Initiative for Diabetes Education (WorldWIDE)
www.worldwidediabetes.com
questions@worldwidediabetes.org
Is a charitable foundation dedicated to providing healthcare professionals throughout the world with training, education and information on diabetes.
BBC Health
www.bbc.co.uk/health/diabetes/
General information about diabetes.
Birds Bees and Teens
www.birdsbeesandteens.nhs.uk
Is aimed at introducing young people and teenagers to the best health related sites aimed at the younger person. It covers a range of diagnoses from acne to drugs to sexual health to diabetes.
KidsHealth.org
www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/diabetes_center.html
Is a USA-based website that provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens and parents.
Teenage Health Freak
www.teenagehealthfreak.org
Provides accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a entertaining and informative way.
DWED - The UK charity for Diabetics with Eating Disorders
www.diabeticswitheatingdisorders.org.uk
Email: info@dwed.org.uk
Hotline : 0208 808 3832 (after 7pm Monday - Friday)
Skype : dwed.org.uk
Information and support for people with ED-DMT1/ Diabulimia and their families.