Resources
A national organizational dedicated to supporting people with diabetes and their loved ones through education, advocacy, and research. The website features patient education materials including local and national resources and information for professionals working with diabetes patients.
Research and information for patients with type 1 diabetes. JDRF hosts TypeOneNation, a free diabetes self-management and information conference for families and people living with diabetes. The conference is held annually in Wayne County and all are welcome.
A professional membership organization dedicated to improving pre-diabetes, diabetes and cardio-metabolic care through education, management, and support. You do not have to be a member to access most of the resources and information on their website. The website offers patient education materials, can help you find an education program, and provides resources for professionals working with diabetes patients.
The American Stroke Association is a national voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by providing resources to patients and their loved ones. Resources include information on healthy eating, mental health and well-being, sleep, stress management, smoking/tobacco/vaping cessation, and physical fitness.
A national organization dedicated to awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease. Their website features patient education materials related to diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. Their website also offers information about organ donation and transplantation, diabetes prevention programs, and diabetes education programs.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers resources on food, lifestyle, and fitness. Information on the website includes a vast array of topics including popular eating patterns, allergies and intolerances, food safety, nutrition for chronic diseases (including diabetes), recipes, etc. There is also a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) referral service to help people find an RDN or nutrition professional in their area.
MDHHS offers several assistance programs and can help you identify diabetes prevention and management programs in your area including the Diabetes Prevention Program, Personal Action Toward Heath (PATH) programs, and the Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity program.