National Diabetes Information 

Clearinghouse (NDIC) 

Directory of Diabetes Organizations 

This directory lists Government agencies and professional and voluntary associations 

that provide diabetes information and resources. Some of these diabetes organizations 

offer educational materials and support to people with diabetes and the general public, 

while others serve primarily health care providers. 

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 

(NIDDK) 

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is the 

Government’s lead agency for diabetes research. The NIDDK operates three Information 

Clearinghouses of potential interest to people seeking diabetes information and three 

education programs on diabetes, kidney disease, and weight control. 

Internet: www.niddk.nih.gov 

National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) 

1 Diabetes Way 

Bethesda, MD 20814–9692 

Phone: 1–888–693–NDEP (1–888–693–6337) 

TTY: 1–866–569–1162 

Fax: 703–738–4929 

Email: ndep@mail.nih.gov 

Internet: www.ndep.nih.gov 

www.yourdiabetesinfo.org 

Mission: To improve the treatment and outcomes for people with diabetes, promote 

early diagnosis, and prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. 

Services provided: 

Community outreach programs 

Information for the media 

Public service campaign materials 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) 

1 Information Way 

Bethesda, MD 20892–3560 

Phone: 1–800–860–8747 

TTY: 1–866–569–1162 

Fax: 703–738–4929 

Email: ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov 

Internet: www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov 

Mission: To increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, 

health care professionals, and the general public. To carry out this mission, the NDIC 

works closely with the NIDDK's Diabetes Research Centers; the NDEP; professional, 

patient, and voluntary associations; Government agencies; and state health departments 

to identify and respond to informational needs about diabetes and its management. 

Services provided: 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Resources 

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) 

2 Information Way 

Bethesda, MD 20892–3570 

Phone: 1–800–891–5389 

TTY: 1–866–569–1162 

Fax: 703–738–4929 

Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov 

Internet: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov 

Mission: To increase knowledge and understanding about digestive diseases among 

people with these conditions and their families, health care professionals, and the 

general public by working closely with a coordinating panel of representatives from 

federal agencies, voluntary organizations on the national level, and professional groups 

to identify and respond to informational needs about digestive diseases. 

Services provided: 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Resources 

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National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) 

3 Information Way 

Bethesda, MD 20892–3580 

Phone: 1–800–891–5390 

TTY: 1–866–569–1162 

Fax: 703–738–4929 

Email: nkudic@info.niddk.nih.gov 

Internet: www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov 

www.urologic.niddk.nih.gov 

Mission: To increase knowledge and understanding about diseases of the kidneys and 

urologic system among people with these conditions and their families, health care 

professionals, and the general public by working closely with a coordinating panel of 

representatives from federal agencies, voluntary organizations on the national level, 

professional groups, and state health departments to identify and respond to 

informational needs about kidney and urologic diseases. 

Services provided: 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Resources 

National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) 

3 Kidney Information Way 

Bethesda, MD 20892 

Phone: 1–866–4–KIDNEY (1–866–454–3639) 

TTY: 1–866–569–1162 

Fax: 301–402–8182 

Email: nkdep@info.niddk.nih.gov 

Internet: www.nkdep.nih.gov 

Mission: To reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by kidney disease and its 

complications by raising awareness of the seriousness of kidney disease, the 

importance of testing those at high risk—those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a 

family history of kidney failure—and the availability of treatment to prevent or slow 

kidney failure. 

Services provided: 

Information for the media 

Publications for health care providers, patients, and laboratory professionals 

Resources 

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Weight-control Information Network (WIN) 

1 WIN Way 

Bethesda, MD 20892–3665 

Phone: 1–877–946–4627 

Fax: 202–828–1028 

Email: win@info.niddk.nih.gov 

Internet: www.win.niddk.nih.gov 

Mission: To provide the general public, health professionals, and the media with up-todate, science-based information on obesity, weight control, physical activity, and related 

nutritional issues. 

Services provided: 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Resources 

NIDDK-funded Diabetes Research Centers (DRCs) and Diabetes 

and Endocrinology Research Centers (DERCs) 

Email: site.admin@diabetescenters.org 

Internet: www.diabetescenters.org 

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University DRC 

Jeffrey E. Pessin, Ph.D., Director 

Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus 

1300 Morris Park Avenue 

Bronx, NY 10461 

Phone: 718–430–2000 

Email: information@einstein.yu.edu 

Internet: www.einstein.yu.edu/centers/diabetes-research 

Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes 

1775 Aurora Court 

Aurora, CO 80045 

Phone: 303–724–6836 (research) or 303–724–2323 (clinic) 

Fax: 303–724–6839 

Internet: 

www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/centers/BarbaraDavis/Pages/bar 

baradaviscenter.aspx 

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Baylor College of Medicine DERC 

Lawrence C.B. Chan, M.D., Director 

Alkek Building for Biomedical Research, Room 618 

One Baylor Plaza, BCM185 

Houston, TX 77030 

Phone: 713–798–4478 

Fax: 713–798–8764 

Email: lchan@bcm.edu 

Internet: www.bcm.edu/diabetescenter 

Boston Area DERC 

Joseph Avruch, M.D. Chief 

Diabetes Unit Medical Service 

Department of Molecular Biology 

Massachusetts General Hospital 

Simches Research Center 

185 Cambridge Street 

Boston, MA 02114 

Phone: 617–726–6909 

Fax: 617–726–5649 

Email: avruch@helix.mgh.harvard.edu 

Internet: www.baderc.org 

Columbia University DERC 

Domenico Accili, M.D. 

Professor of Medicine 

Center Director and Director, Islet and Immunology Core 

Russ Berrie Medical Sciences Pavilion 

1150 Nicholas Avenue, Suite 238 

New York, NY 10032 

Phone: 212–851–5332 

Fax: 212–851–5335 

Email: da230@columbia.edu 

Internet: www.derc.cumc.columbia.edu/index.php 

Johns Hopkins University/University of Maryland DRC 

Fredric E. Wondisford, M.D. 

Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics & Physiology 

Director, Metabolism Division 

Director, JHU-UMD Diabetes Research Center 

Johns Hopkins Hospital 

600 North Wolfe Street, CMSC10–113 

Baltimore, MD 21287 

Phone: 410–502–5761 

Fax: 410–502–5779 

Email: fwondisford@jhmi.edu 

Internet: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/drtc 

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Joslin Diabetes Center 

George L. King, M.D., Research Director 

One Joslin Place 

Boston, MA 02215 

Phone: 617–309–2440 

Internet: www.joslinresearch.org/homedir/home.htm 

Penn DRC 

Mitchell A. Lazar, M.D., Ph.D., Director 

12–102 Smilow Center for Translational Research 

3400 Civic Center Boulevard 

Philadelphia, PA 19104–5160 

Phone: 215–898–0198 

Fax: 215–898–5408 

Email: lazar@mail.med.upenn.edu 

Internet: www.med.upenn.edu/idom/derc 

University of Alabama at Birmingham DRC 

W. Timothy Garvey, M.D. 

Butterworth Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition Sciences 

Director, UAB Diabetes Research and Training Center 

232 Webb Nutrition Sciences Building 

1675 University Boulevard 

Birmingham, AL 35294 

Phone: 205–934–6103 or 205–934–7049 

Email: garveyt@uab.edu 

Internet: www.uab.edu/shp/drc 

University of California at San Diego/ 

University of California at Los Angeles DRC 

Jerrold Olefsky, M.D., Director 

Phone: 858–534–6651 

Email: jolefsky@ucsd.edu 

Internet: http://derc.ucsd.edu/index.shtml 

University of Chicago Diabetes Research and Training Center (DRTC) 

Graeme I. Bell, Ph.D., Director 

The University of Chicago Medical Center 

5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC1207 N237 

Chicago, IL 60637 

Phone: 773–702–9116 

Fax: 773–702–9237 

Email: gb11@uchicago.edu 

Internet: http://drtc.bsd.uchicago.edu 

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University of Michigan DRTC 

Michigan Center for Diabetes Translational Research 

Attention: Sandra K Hardy, M.B.A. 

Room 6107 

Brehm Tower 

1000 Wall Street 

Ann Arbor, MI 48105–5714 

Telephone: 734–763–5730 

Fax: 734–647–9523 

Email: skhardy@umich.edu 

University of Washington DRC 

Steven E. Kahn, M.B., Ch.B., Director 

Professor of Medicine 

University of Washington 

Staff Physician 

VA Puget Sound Health Care System 

1660 South Columbian Way 

Box 358285 

Seattle, WA 98108–1597 

Phone: 206–764–2688 

Fax: 206–764–2693 

Email: skahn@u.washington.edu 

Internet: www.depts.washington.edu/diabetes 

Vanderbilt University Diabetes Center/DRTC 

Alvin C. Powers, M.D., Director 

Light Hall, Suite 802 

2215–B Garland Avenue 

Nashville, TN 37232–0202 

Phone: 615–936–7678 (for non-research inquiries) 

Fax: 615–936–0063 

Email: al.powers@vanderbilt.edu 

Internet: www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/diabetes/drtc 

Washington University School of Medicine DRC 

Jean E. Schaffer, M.D., Director 

Virginia Minnich Distinguished Professor of Medicine 

Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Division 

660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8086 

St. Louis, MO 63110 

Phone: 314–362–8717 or 314–362–8932 

Fax: 314–747–0264 

Email: jschaff@wustl.edu 

Internet: http://diabetesresearchcenter.dom.wustl.edu 

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Yale DERC 

Robert Sherwin, M.D., Director 

Department of Internal Medicine 

P.O. Box 208020 

333 Cedar Street 

New Haven, CT 06520–8020 

Phone: 203–785–4183 

Fax: 203–737–5558 

Email: robert.sherwin@yale.edu 

Internet: http://derc.yale.edu/index.aspx 

Other Organizations within the U.S. Department of Health and 

Human Services 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Diabetes 

Translation 

1600 Clifton Road 

Atlanta, GA 30333 

Phone: 1–800–CDC–INFO (1–800–232–4636) 

TTY: 1–888–232–6348 

Internet: www.cdc.gov/diabetes 

Mission: To reduce the preventable burden of diabetes through public health 

leadership, partnership, research, programs, and policies that translate science into 

practice. 

Services provided: 

Awareness and educational programs 

Information for the media 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Resources 

Department of Veterans Affairs 

Diabetes and Endocrinology Service 

Office of Specialty Care Services 

810 Vermont Avenue NW 

Washington, D.C. 20420 

Internet: www.va.gov/diabetes/#veterans 

Mission: To improve the health of veterans with diabetes and endocrine disorders by 

advocating timely and appropriate treatment to avoid later complications. 

Services provided: 

Resources 

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Indian Health Service (IHS) 

IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention 

5300 Homestead Road 

Albuquerque, NM 87110 

Phone: 505–248–4182 

Fax: 505–248–4188 

Email: diabetesprogram@ihs.gov 

Internet: www.ihs.gov/medicalprograms/diabetes 

Mission: To develop, document, and sustain clinical and public health efforts to treat 

and prevent diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives. 

Services provided: 

Educational programs, meetings, and events for health care providers 

Clinical guidelines and tools 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Resources 

National Eye Institute (NEI) 

31 Center Drive, MSC 2510 

Bethesda, MD 20892–2510 

Phone: 301–496–5248 

Fax: 301–402–1065 

Email: 2020@nei.nih.gov 

Internet: www.nei.nih.gov 

Mission: To conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, 

and other programs with respect to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms 

of visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and 

requirements of the blind. 

Services provided: 

Educational programs for patients and their families 

Information for the media 

Meetings and events for health care providers 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Research 

Resources 

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Information Center (NHLBI) 

Attn: Website 

P.O. Box 30105 

Bethesda, MD 20824–0105 

Phone: 301–592–8573 

Telecommunications Relay Services: 7–1–1 

Fax: 240–629–3246 

Email: nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov 

Internet: www.nhlbi.nih.gov 

Mission: To provide global leadership for a research, training, and education program to 

promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance 

the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives. 

Services provided: 

Clinical practice guidelines 

Continuing medical education (CME) 

Educational campaigns for health care providers, patients, and the public 

Information for the media 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Research 

Resources 

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research/ 

National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse (NOHIC) 

1 NOHIC Way 

Bethesda, MD 20892–3500 

Phone: 1–866–232–4528 

Fax: 301–480–4098 

Email: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov 

Internet: www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth 

Mission: To improve oral, dental, and craniofacial health through research, research 

training, and the dissemination of health information. 

Services provided: 

Publications for patients 

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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 

NIH Neurological Institute 

P.O. Box 5801 

Bethesda, MD 20824 

Phone: 1–800–352–9424 or 301–496–5751 

Telecommunications Relay Services: 7–1–1 

Internet: www.ninds.nih.gov 

Mission: To reduce the burden of neurological disease—a burden borne by every age 

group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world. 

Services provided: 

Patient Resources 

Research 

Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMH-RC) 

Resource Center 

P.O. Box 37337 

Washington, D.C. 20013–7337 

Phone: 1–800–444–6472 

Fax: 301–251–2160 

Email: info@minorityhealth.hhs.gov 

Internet: www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov 

Mission: To improve health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the 

development of health policies and programs that help eliminate health disparities. 

Services provided: 

Campaigns 

Information for the media 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Regional offices of minority health 

Resources 

Professional and Voluntary Organizations 

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Formerly the American Dietetic Association) 

120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 

Chicago, IL 60606–6995 

Internet: www.eatright.org 

Mission: To empower members to be the nation’s food and nutrition leaders. 

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Services provided: 

Accreditation standards 

Educational programs and meetings for health care providers 

Information for the media 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Registered dietitian locator 

Diabetes Care and Education (DCE) (A subgroup of the Academy of Nutrition and 

Dietetics) 

Internet: www.dce.org 

For information, contact the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics using the above 

information. 

Mission: To promote quality nutrition care and education. As leaders in the health care 

community, DCE members make positive contributions to people with diabetes and their 

families, the DCE membership, and other professional organizations and industries. 

Services provided: 

Accreditation activities 

Advocacy and public policy 

Certification activities 

Continuing medical education (CME) 

Educational programs and meetings for health care providers 

Information for the media 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Registered dietitian locator 

Resources 

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 

245 Riverside Avenue, Suite 200 

Jacksonville, FL 32202 

Phone: 904–353–7878 

Fax: 904–353–8185 

Internet: www.aace.com 

Mission: To enhance the ability of a professional community of physicians specializing 

in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism to provide the highest quality patient care. 

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Services provided: 

Advocacy and public policy 

Chapter locator 

Clinical practice guidelines and position statements 

Continuing medical education (CME) 

Educational programs, meetings, and events for health care providers 

Endocrinologist locator 

Information for the media 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Resources 

American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) 

200 West Madison Street, Suite 800 

Chicago, IL 60606 

Phone: 1–800–338–3633 

Internet: www.diabeteseducator.org 

Mission: To drive practice to promote healthy living through self-management of 

diabetes and related chronic conditions. 

Services provided: 

Accreditation programs 

Accredited diabetes education programs locator 

Advocacy and public policy 

Certification activities 

Continuing medical education (CME) 

Diabetes educator locator 

Educational programs and meetings for health care providers 

Information for the media 

Practice guidelines, position statements, and standards of practice 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

American Diabetes Association (ADA) 

1701 North Beauregard Street 

Alexandria, VA 22311 

Phone: 1–800–DIABETES (1–800–342–2383) (Center for Information and Community 

Support) 

1–800–232–3472 (professional member department only) 

Email: askADA@diabetes.org 

Internet: www.diabetes.org 

Mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by 

diabetes. 

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Center for Information and Community Support (Part of the American Diabetes 

Association) 

Our trained staff at 1–800–DIABETES (1–800–342–2383) is dedicated to answering 

thousands of calls and emails a day from people with diabetes, as well as their families, 

friends, and health care professionals. To be a source the public can count on, the 

Center for Information and Community Support is available Monday through Friday from 

8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to provide support, encouragement, and education 

on diabetes management through a variety of free pamphlets and brochures. 

Services provided: 

ADA local office locator 

Advocacy and public policy 

Community programs and events for patients and their families 

Information for the media 

Public service announcements (PSAs) 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Resources 

American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) 

9312 Old Georgetown Road 

Bethesda, MD 20814–1621 

Phone: 301–581–9200 

Internet: www.apma.org 

Mission: To advance and advocate for the profession of podiatric medicine and surgery 

for the benefit of its members and the public. 

Services provided: 

Accreditation activities 

Continuing medical education (CME) 

Podiatrist locator service 

Public education awareness campaigns 

Public service announcements (PSAs) 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

American Urological Association (AUA) 

1000 Corporate Boulevard 

Linthicum, MD 21090 

Phone: 1–866–RING–AUA (1–866–746–4282) or 410–689–3700 

Fax: 410–689–3800 

Email: aua@AUAnet.org 

Internet: www.auanet.org 

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Mission: To promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, 

research, and the formulation of health care policy. 

Services provided: 

Advocacy and public policy 

Clinical guidelines and policy statements 

Continuing medical education (CME) 

Educational programs and events for health care providers 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation 

426 C Street NE 

Washington, D.C. 20002 

Phone: 202–333–4520 

Fax: 202–558–5240 

Email: info@diabetesaction.org 

Internet: www.diabetesaction.org 

Mission: To prevent and treat diabetes and fund innovative, promising research aimed 

at finding a cure for diabetes and diabetes-related complications. 

Services provided: 

Publications for patients 

Resources 

The Endocrine Society 

8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 900 

Chevy Chase, MD 20815 

Phone: 1–888–363–6274 or 301–941–0200 

Fax: 301–941–0259 

Email: societyservices@endo-society.org 

Internet: www.endo-society.org 

Mission: To advance excellence in endocrinology and promote its essential and 

integrative role in scientific discovery, medical practice, and human health. 

Services provided: 

Advocacy and public policy 

Clinical practice guidelines 

Continuing medical education (CME) 

Educational programs and meetings for health care providers 

Information for the media 

Maintenance of certification (MOC) programs 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

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EyeSmart 

American Academy of Ophthalmology 

P.O. Box 7424 

San Francisco, CA 94120–7424 

Phone: 415–561–8500 

Fax: 415–561–8533 

Email: eyesmart@aao.org 

Internet: www.geteyesmart.org 

Mission: To educate people about eye diseases and conditions and the preservation of 

eye health. 

Services provided: 

Resources 

Insulindependence, Inc. (Formerly Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association) 

249 South Highway 101, Suite 8000 

Solana Beach, CA 92075 

Phone: 1–888–912–3837 

Email: info@insulindependence.org 

Internet: http://insulindependence.org 

Mission: To inspire people with diabetes to set personal fitness goals, educate them on 

adaptive management strategies through hands-on experience, and equip them to 

explore their individual capacities. 

Services provided: 

Educational events for patients 

Information for the media 

Regional chapters 

Resources 

JDRF 

26 Broadway, 14th Floor 

New York, NY 10004 

Phone: 1–800–533–CURE (1–800–533–2873) 

Fax: 212–785–9595 

Email: info@jdrf.org 

Internet: www.jdrf.org 

Mission: To find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of 

research. 

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Services provided: 

Advocacy and public policy 

Information for the media 

JDRF locator 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Research 

Resources 

Support groups 

Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program 

Health Resources and Services Administration 

5600 Fishers Lane 

Rockville, MD 20857 

Phone: 1–888–ASK–HRSA (1–888–275–4772) 

TTY: 1–877–489–4772 

Internet: www.hrsa.gov/leap 

Mission: To dramatically reduce lower extremity amputations in individuals with 

diabetes mellitus, Hansen's disease, or any condition that results in loss of protective 

sensation in the feet. 

Services provided: 

Certification activities
 

Continuing medical education (CME)
 

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) 

330 East Algonquin Road, Suite 4 

Arlington Heights, IL 60005 

Phone: 1–877–239–3233 or 847–228–9795 

Phone requests for exam applications: 913–895–4600 

Fax: 847–228–8469 

Email: info@ncbde.org 

Internet: www.ncbde.org 

Mission: To set the standard of excellence in the profession of diabetes education. 

Services provided: 

Certification activities
 

Continuing medical education (CME)
 

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National Kidney Foundation (NKF) 

30 East 33rd Street 

New York, NY 10016 

Phone: 1–800–622–9010 or 212–889–2210 

Fax: 212–689–9261 

Internet: www.kidney.org 

Mission: To prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and families affected by kidney disease, and increase the availability 

of all organs for transplantation. 

Services provided: 

Advocacy and public policy 

Continuing medical education (CME) 

Educational programs and events for health care providers 

Public service announcements (PSAs) 

Publications for patients, health care providers, and laboratory professionals 

NGSP 

Randie R. Little, Ph.D., Network Coordinator 

Departments of Pathology and Child Health 

University of Missouri School of Medicine 

1 Hospital Drive M767 

Columbia, MO 65212 

Phone: 573–882–1257 

Fax: 573–884–8823 

Email: ngsp@missouri.edu 

Internet: www.ngsp.org 

Mission: To standardize Hemoglobin A1C test results to those reported in the Diabetes 

Control and Complications Trial and United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study, which 

established the direct relationships between HbA1c levels and outcome risks in patients 

with diabetes. 

Services provided: 

Certification activities 

Resources 

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Pedorthic Footwear Association (PFA) 

8400 Westpark Drive, 2nd Floor 

McLean, VA 22102 

Phone: 703–610–9035 

Fax: 703–995–4456 

Email: info@pedorthics.org 

Internet: www.pedorthics.org 

Mission: To enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the credentialed (certified 

and/or licensed) pedorthist through education, increase the demand for the credentialed 

pedorthist’s services through marketing, and defend the credentialed pedorthist’s right to 

practice through government affairs activities. 

Services provided: 

Advocacy and public policy 

Certification activities 

Credentialed pedorthist locator 

Educational programs and events for health care providers 

Information for the media 

Publications for health care providers 

Resources 

Urology Care Foundation (Formerly the American Urological Association Foundation) 

1000 Corporate Boulevard 

Linthicum, MD 21090 

Phone: 1–800–828–7866 or 410–689–3700 

Fax: 410–689–3998 

Email: info@urologycarefoundation.org 

Internet: www.UrologyHealth.org 

Mission: To support urology research and provide patients, healthcare professionals, 

and caregivers with accurate and up-to-date educational materials about urologic 

problems. 

Services provided: 

Advocacy and public policy 

Publications for health care providers and patients 

Research 

Resources 

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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse 

1 Information Way 

Bethesda, MD 20892–3560 

Phone: 1–800–860–8747 

TTY: 1–866–569–1162 

Fax: 703–738–4929 

Email: ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov 

Internet: www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov 

The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is a service of the National 

Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of 

the National Institutes of Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

Established in 1978, the Clearinghouse provides information about diabetes to people 

with diabetes and to their families, health care professionals, and the public. The NDIC 

answers inquiries, develops and distributes publications, and works closely with 

professional and patient organizations and Government agencies to coordinate 

resources about diabetes. 

This publication is not copyrighted. The Clearinghouse encourages users of this 

publication to duplicate and distribute as many copies as desired. 

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