This site provides valuable information and resources to help people with diabetes lower their A1C and better manage their diabetes.
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An inspirational mentoring program that brings together diabetes patients who are successfully managing their diabetes with patients who are striving to do the same.
Online community for kids, families and adults with diabetes.
A resource for online diabetes care that provides traditional and innovative products and services for the treatment of diabetes.
This site promotes the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise and physical fitness.
An on-line community to help increase diabetes knowledge and help diabetes patients better manage their disease.
This site provides information and support for adults and children with diabetes and their families interested in insulin pump therapy.
A national education campaign to help the diabetes community reach and stay at blood glucose goals.
A free downloadable desktop application to track important health information such as daily blood sugar readings without going online.
A service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), NIH
A grassroots, empowerment model providing people with diabetes the tools they need to communicate with their health care provider, encourage consumer independence and stimulate community action to create awareness of the need and advantages of quality diabetes care within diverse community settings.
Resources/tools/guidelines/curriculum for diabetes prevention programs, etc. that are free and downloadable.
Direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.
Resources related to the prevention and control of diabetes can be found in the categories.
Take Charge of your Diabetes(English 2003 and Spanish 2004) A variety of diabetes related publications and products.
An online library of Cultural Competency resources
Highlights approximately 40 HRSA-supported projects on the critical subject of cross-cultural health care. HRSA has provided exceptional leadership in helping health care providers enhance their clinical and organizational skills in cultural competence. As a result, the quality of cultural and linguistically appropriate services that HRSA provides to its diverse constituents has vastly improved.
Explains generally what cultural competency is.
This chapter lists contact information for national HIV-related references, including hotlines, web sites, Federal agencies, and national organizations.
General information and resources on HIV/AIDS
For people living with HIV/AIDS, Ryan White CARE Act Programs provide primary health care and support services to uninsured and under-insured people living with HIV/AIDS.
Eligible veterans and their dependents may receive cancer treatment at a Veterans Administration Medical Center. Treatment for service-connected conditions is provided, and treatment for other conditions may be available based on the veterans financial need.
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Culturally Competent HIV care information
Access to Treatment: Programs That Provide Access to Healthcare and Treatment for People Living With HIV
Colgate-Palmolive's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program partners with the American Dental Association to provide free dental screenings and checkups for needy kids across the USA. Phone: 1-800-293-4502
Search for local services in 34 states FREE, comprehensive dental care for elderly, disabled, and medically compromised adults.
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