How to Find More Help with Eating and Diabetes

Diabetes Teachers (nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and other health professionals)

• To find a diabetes teacher near you, call the American Association of Diabetes Educators toll-free at 1–800–TEAMUP4 (1–800–832–6874) or see www.diabeteseducator.org and click on "Find a Diabetes Educator."

Recognized Diabetes Education Programs (teaching programs approved by the American Diabetes Association)

• To find a program near you, call toll-free 1–800–DIABETES (1–800–342–2383) or see www.diabetes.org/education/edustate2.asp?loc=x.

Dietitians

• To find a dietitian near you, call the American Dietetic Association's National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics toll-free at 1–800–366–1655 or see www.eatright.org and click on "Find a Nutrition Professional."

source: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/index.htm