AYUDA ResourcesNational/International Diabetes OrganizationsAmerican Diabetes Association (ADA) The ADA is a nonprofit health organization that provides diabetes research, information and advocacy. Fundacion Diabetes Juvenil Ecuador (FDJE) Formed in 2004, in Quito, Ecuador the FDJE was founded and is run by a group of parents of children with Type 1 diabetes. The organization promotes diabetes education and awareness and runs support programs for low-income families who have children with diabetes. Insulin for Life Australia is a nonprofit organization that collects insulin and other diabetes supplies that would otherwise be wasted. They then distribute them internationally in response to emergencies, and also through sustainable projects initiated by various countries and/or recognized diabetes organizations. International Diabetes Federation (IDF) IDF is a global advocate for people with diabetes and their healthcare providers who works together with member associations to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) JDRF was founded by parents of children with juvenile diabetes with the goal of finding a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of innovative diabetes research. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) NDIC is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), whose mission is to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, health care professionals, and the general public. Other Health OrganizationsPan American Health Organization (PAHO) PAHO is an international public health agency, recognized as part of the United Nations system, which works to improve health and living standards of throughout the Americas. World Health Organization (WHO) The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. Click here for WHO diabetes resources. General Diabetes InformationComplied by the Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, this dictionary defines diabetes terminology often found when talking or writing about the disease. It is designed for people with diabetes and their friends and families. e-Atlas
Understanding Diabetes, By H. Peter Chase, MD A comprehensive online reference book about diabetes and living with the disease. Living with DiabetesAn “online community” and resource center for children, families and adults with diabetes. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International's website for children living with diabetes, and their family and friends. A comprehensive tool for educating yourself about your own body and habits. Myfoodcount.com offers specific tools for people with diabetes including monitoring your blood glucose levels over time, and much more. Diabetes CampsAmerican Camp Association (ACA) The American Camp Association (formerly known as the American Camping Association) is a community of camp professionals who work to ensure the quality of camp programs. The website includes a list of all ACA accredited camps, including specialized diabetes camps. Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA) DECA is composed of camping and youth leaders, and medical professionals who operate diabetes camps and youth programs around the world. This site provides a list of diabetes camps worldwide. Diabetes Resources in SpanishAmerican Diabetes Association en Español Un recurso comprensivo sobre la diabetes que incluye temas como datos sobre la enfermedad, nutrición y recetas, prevención de la diabetes, iniciativas Latinas, apoyo y recursos legales, y otros recursos. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse en Español Una lista de varios recursos sobre la diabetes en Español. Other Diabetes Related ResourcesChildren's Hospital Los Angeles The Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles pioneers clinical care and research focused on childhood diabetes, growth, weight management, general endocrinology and bone metabolism. This website chronicles the international travels and experiences of Noah, a twenty-one year-old living with diabetes, who has made it his mission to “get information to all diabetics living non-complacent lives.” Other Sites of InterestAshoka's mission is to shape a citizen sector that is entrepreneurial, productive and globally integrated, and to develop the profession of social entrpreneurship around the world by investing in leading social entrepreneurs, supporting them, their ideas and institutions through all phases of their careers. Youth Venture is working to build a mass movement of young people who are changing the world by proving to others that young people can and do play a positive role as community leaders. * In 1995, AYUDA received its one of its first grants from Youth
Venture, an initiative of Ashoka. AYUDA currently shares office space
with Ashoka and Youth Venture in Arlington, Virginia.
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