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Diabetic blood circulation in foot

Endocrine glands

Food and insulin release

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• Activity level
• Age
• Eating patterns
• Work/school schedule

Some medical centers offer diabetes clinics that specialize in helping patients with diabetes. These clinics often combine the resources of several experts in diabetes management, including a:

• Certified diabetes educator
• Diabetes nurse practitioner
• Physician who specializes in the care of people with diabetes
• Podiatrist
• Registered dietitian
• Social worker

These clinics also are a good source of information for people with diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation offer several pamphlets and brochures about diabetes. For information on educational programs and seminars, contact:

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• Hospitals and medical centers in your area
• The American Association of Diabetes Educators
• The American Diabetes Association (ADA)
• The American Dietetic Association
• Your local health department

See diabetes support groups for a list of several educational and supportive resources.

Review Date: 05/23/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).