Resources to Learn More About Diabetes
- Registered dietitians can help you understand meal planning, carb counting and nutrition.
- Diabetes Educators and Diabetes Nurse Educators can help you understand and manage your diabetes including how to give insulin, check blood sugar, use insulin pens and pumps.
- Pharmacists can help you understand your medications.
- Podiatrists can help you care for your feet.
- Special diabetes magazines can help you learn about the latest research, news, tools and tips to manage your diabetes.
- Diabetes courses are offered all over the state and are usually covered by insurance. Check the list on this page for the one closest to you.
- Support groups are located in many areas of the state. Check www.diabetes.org, put in your zip code and follow the prompts for support groups, or call 1-800-342-2383 and press 0 to access an operator.
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro | 802-251-8429 |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Barre | 802-371-4152 |
| Copley Hospital | Morrisville | 802-888-8226 |
| Diabetes Center of the Lamoille Valley at Johnson Health Clinic | Johnson | 802-635-6689 |
| Fletcher Allen Health Care Children’s Services Adult’s Services |
Burlington | 802-847-6200 |
| Gifford Medical Center | Randolph | 802-728-4441 |
| Green Mountain Nutrition Associates | Barre | 802-476-7607 |
| Mount Ascutney Hospital and Health Care Center | Windsor | 802-674-7300 |
| North Country Hospital | Newport | 802-334-4155 |
| Northeast Vermont Regional Hospital | St Johnsbury | 802-748-7433 |
| Northwest Medical Center | St Albans | 802-524-1031 |
| Porter Medical Center | Middlebury | 802-388-4723 |
| Rutland Region Diabetes and Endocrinology Center |
Rutland | 802-775-2703 |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington | 802-447-5315 |
| Springfield Hospital | Springfield | 802-885-7508 |
| Veterans Administration | White River Jct. | 866-687-8387 |
| Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Children’s Services Adult’s Services |
Hanover (NH) | 603-653-9877 603-650-8530 |
Vermont Resources
American Diabetes Association, Vermont
1-888-342-2383 or 1-802-654-7716
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, Vermont Department of Health
1-800-464-4343 or 1-802-863-7330
Vermont Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
www.dad.state.vt.us/dbvi/
1-866-242-3284
Vermont Association of Diabetes Educators
www.vpqhc.org/VTADE
Vermont 2-1-1 - Community resources for everyday needs and difficult times.
www.vermont211.org
To call, dial 211
National Resources
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org or 1-800-342-2383
American Dietetic Association
www.eatright.org or 1-800-366-1655
National Diabetes Education Program
http://ndep.nih.gov
Medicare Information
www.medicare.gov or 1-800-633-4273
National Institutes of Health Diabetes Program
www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
1-800-860-8747
Center for Disease Control Diabetes Program
www.cdc.gov/diabetes
Magazines
Diabetes Forecast - Readers turn to Diabetes Forecast for the latest and best information on diabetes research and treatment, and for practical tips on day-to-day coping with diabetes.
Diabetes Self-Management
www.DiabetesSelfManagement.com
1-800-234-0923
Other Things You Should Know About Diabetes
* This guide is not meant to cover every topic about diabetes, nor is it a substitute for advice of trained professionals.
* A person with diabetes should get regularly scheduled check-ups from a qualified medical provider.
- What to do if you are feeling sad or angry or unable cope with your diabetes.
- How to manage stress.
- Nerve damage (neuropathy) and how it affects many parts of the body.
- How diabetes affects sexual health.
- Dental health.
- Safe driving guidelines.
- When to adjust your medications for vigorous exercise.
- Why smoking cessation is so important.
- What to do if you are traveling.