A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) having relationships with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The IDF is the only global advocate for people with diabetes and their healthcare providers.
The World Diabetes Foundation is dedicated to supporting prevention and treatment of diabetes in developing countries.
JADEN promotes research that specialists in diabetes education will be able to apply to their own practice.
The mission of the JDRF International is to find a cure for diabetes through the support of research.
The ISPAD is a professional organization whose aims are to promote clinical and basic science, education and advocacy in childhood and adolescent diabetes.
The aims of the Association are to encourage and support research in the field of diabetes, the rapid diffusion of acquired knowledge and the facilitation of its application.
The FEND was established in 1995 and has established a unique voice for nurses working in the field of diabetes care, research and education in Europe. It is recognized as a positive influence by WHO Europe, IDF Europe, SVD Executive, EASD, DESG and national diabetes nursing organizations.
The AADE is dedicated to advancing the role of the diabetes educator and improving the quality of diabetes education and care. The site has a locator to help find a Diabetes Educator in your area.
The ADA funds research, publishes scientific findings, and provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, healthcare professionals and the public.
The CDC takes information from clinical trials and incorporates it into U.S. clinical and public health practices. In addition, the CDC facilitates the availability of services to people affected by diabetes.
The NDEP is a federally-sponsored initiative to improve the treatment and outcomes for people with diabetes, to promote early diagnosis, and to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. The NDEP website includes diabetes information and awareness campaigns.
The NIDDK conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health, including diabetes. This U.S. site includes an information dissemination service called the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC).
The NIH in the U.S. is one of the world's foremost medical research institutions. The goal of its research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability.