Resources for People with Diabetes

The National Federation for the Blind has a Diabetics Division which serves as a support and information network serving blind and sighted diabetics, their families and health care professionals. It publishes up-to-date lists of suppliers of aids and appliances and a Diabetic Food Exchange list that are available in Braille or on cassette.

They also publish the Voice of the Diabetic which is a free quarterly news magazine containing articles by diabetics and health professionals, reviews of the latest adaptive equipment and research findings, medical questions answered by an insulin-dependent physician, and an extensive resource list. A subscription to Voice of the Diabetic is free. Contact Voice of the Diabetic or the National Federation for the Blind at 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 or telephone (314) 875-8911.
Web site: http://www.nfb.org/diabetes.htm

The American Diabetes Association maintains an excellent web site with information about diabetes.
Web site: http://www.diabetes.org

Books on Diabetes at LBH

What Does It Feel Like to Have Diabetes? A Diary of Events in the Life of a Diabetic by Denise J. Bradley. An intimate chronicle by a young woman who was diagnosed has having diabetes at age eleven. She shares her experience over the past twenty-three years since discovering she had the disease. RC 32581.

Diabetes Self-Manager Series by Joslin Diabetes Center. Six booklets containing information for diabetes patients on the following subjects: planning menus, eating well, losing weight, exercise, caring for the feet, fighting complications. RC 38001.

The Diabetic's Book: All Your Questions Answered by June Biermann and Barbara Toohey. The authors speak to every type diabetic -- Type I or Type 11, young or old , in control or out of control. They discuss how diabetes affects emotions, diet, health and daily life; describes the differences between types of diabetes; and offers advice on how to help family and friends understand your diabetes. RC 33474.

Diabetes Mellitus: A Practical Handbook by Sue K. Milchovich. A registered dietitian and educator provides guide for diabetes patients. Of special interest to the newly diagnosed diabetic, the book covers such practical information as monitoring glucose levels and administering medication. RC 33345.

Diabetes Teaching Guide for People Who Use Insulin by Hugo Holleroth. The authors present self-care guidelines and an explanation of what diabetes is and how insulin works for those with insulin-dependent diabetes. RC 36390.

Diabetic Cooking from the Around the World by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles. A cookbook to add sparkle to the blandness of a restricted diet. While not an introduction to diabetic nutrition, the book does incorporate the American Diabetes Association's exchange lists. RC 30204.

The Human Side of Diabetes by Mike Raymond. The author stresses the emotional and physical aspects of the person with the disease and discusses how diabetes affects relationships with health-care professionals, friends and family. RC 36613.

Managing Your Child's Diabetes by Robert Johnson. Young Casey Johnson gives a brief overview of her experience with diabetes and pointers for other families facing the same situation. RC 37024.

American Diabetes Association Holiday Cookbook by Betty Wedman. Includes recipes for festive food low in sugar, fat and salt. All conform to the American Diabetes Association's guidelines of no more than half teaspoon of sugar per serving. RC 25514.

Diabetes Support Groups

Please call to verify times and dates.

Atlantic County:
  • Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point, 609-653-4516.

Bergen County:

  • Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood, 201-358-6000
  • St. Joseph's Hospital, Paterson, 973-754-3441
  • Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, 201-837-1850
  • Englewood Hospital, Englewood, 201-894-3552

Burlington County:

  • Zurbrugg Hospital, Riverside, 609-482-9047
  • Memorial Hospital, Mt. Holly, 609-267-0700
  • Burlington County Family YMCA, Mt. Laurel, 609-482-9047

Camden County:

  • Kennedy Memorial, Somerdale, 609-309-7700
  • Diabetes Center at Cooper Hospital, Camden, 609-342-2939
  • West Jersey Health System, Camden, 609-246-3000

Cumberland County:

  • Vineland Health Department, 609-794-4270
  • South Jersey Health Systems, 609-482-9047
  • Newcomb Medical Center, Vineland, 609-794-4365

Essex/Union Counties:

  • Diabetes Center of New Jersey, Plainfield, 908-668-2575
  • Diabetes Treatment Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, 973-926-3218
  • Impotence Anonymous Support Group, 973-533-5054
  • St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark, 973-877-2992

Gloucester County:

  • Memorial Hospital, Woodbury, 609-482-9047

Hudson County:

  • Bayonne Hospital, 201-858-5219
  • Christ Hospital, Jersey City, 201-795-8200
  • Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, 201-795-8200
  • Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, Secaucus, 201-392-3175

Mercer County:

  • Mercer Community Health Education Program, 609-394-6062
  • Princeton Diabetes Treatment and Education Center, 609-987-0037

Middlesex County:

  • St. Peter's Medical Center, New Brunswick, 732-745-8600
  • Club Concordia, Cranbury, 609-655-4809
  • South Amboy Memorial Hospital, South Amboy, 732-721-1000

Monmouth County:

  • Community Diabetic Support Group, Asbury Park, 732-775-8694
  • Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel, 732-888-7362
  • Diabetes Treatment Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, 732-870-5696
  • CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, 732-294-2574
  • Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, 732-530-2555

Morris County:

  • Dover General Hospital, Dover, 973-989-3603
  • Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, 973-971-5524

Ocean County:

  • Southern Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin, 609-597-6011
  • Medical Center of Ocean County, Pt. Pleasant, 732-840-3399
  • Community Medical Center, Toms River, 800-349-5757
  • Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, 732-363-1900

Passaic County:

  • Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic, 973-365-5220
  • Joslyn Center, Wayne, 973-595-7100

Salem County:

  • Memorial Hospital of Salem, Salem, 609-482-9047

Somerset County:

  • Diabetes Treatment Center at Somerset Medical Center, Somerville, 908-685-2200

Sussex/Warren Counties:

  • Wallkill Valley Hospital, Sussex, 973-702-2200
  • Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, 908-859-6700