Children and young peopleThe Diabetes Research Institute
International centre committed to improving the lives of children with the condition.
Tel: +1 800 321 3437
Website: www.diabetesresearch.org/diabetesresearchinstitute.htm
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Exists to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.
Tel: 020 7713 2030
Email: info@jdrf.org.uk
Website: www.jdrf.org.uk
Related illnesses and conditionsEuropean Association for the Study of Diabetic Eye Complications
Information and advice on all the eye complications that diabetes may cause.
Website: http://medweb.bham.ac.uk/easdec/index.html
Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust: eye department
A good resource on eye problems and conditions. Offers online leaflets that can be downloaded and printed.
Website: www.goodhope.org.uk/Departments/eyedept/index.htm
National Kidney Federation
Run by kidney patients for kidney patients. Promotes the welfare of people with kidney disease or renal failure, and the relatives and friends who care for them.
Helpline: 0845 601 0209
Website: www.kidney.org.uk
Moorfields Eye Hospital: retinal disease
This site covers most eye illnesses and conditions, including those caused by diabetes.
Helpline: 020 7566 2345
Website: www.moorfields.org.uk
The Pituitary Foundation: diabetes insipidus
Provides information and support to people with pituitary disorders, of which diabetes insipidus is one.
Tel: 0845 450 0375
Website: www.pituitary.org.uk
The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Information to help prevent common foot problems, injuries and long-term foot damage. Take a look at its guide to buying shoes, and learn how to get into a daily foot care routine.
Tel: 020 7234 8620
Website: www.feetforlife.org
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