New York State Diabetes Campaign
For information about the fight against diabetes in New York:
www.nysdiabetescampaign.org
FOR FREE TRAINING FOR CONGREGATION VOLUNTEERS TO IMPLEMENT DIABETES EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:
Institute for Leadership
(917) 512-6892
http://institute4leadership.com/
National Toll-Free Numbers
For general information:
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
(800) DIABETES [800-342-2383]
To order materials:
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
(800) 860-8747
Planning Faith-Based Diabetes Programs and Activities
Find ADA guidelines on how to plan a community-based diabetes program:
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
http://www.diabetes.org/community-events/programs/
Locate a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE):
American Association of Diabetes Educators
www.diabeteseducator.org/DiabetesEducation/Find.html
Plan or start a health ministry:
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/work/health/congregational/starting-a-health-ministry
DOWNLOAD AND ORDER GUIDES ON HOW TO PLAN DIABETES COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
http://www.ndep.nih.gov/publications/index.aspx?Audience=Community
Locate a Parish Nurse Coordinator in New York State:
International Parish Nurse Resource Center
http://www.parishnurses.org/DocumentLibrary/Coordinators by State.pdf
Diabetes Information and Education Materials
Find OTHER publications for prevention and management of diabetes:
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
General and New York State information on diabetes:
New York State Health Department
www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/conditions/diabetes
Learn how to manage your diabetes:
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, Diabetes Wellness Center
www.nyc.gov/diabetes
