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Helpful Links: GENERAL INFORMATION American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists- AACE is a professional community of Clinical Endocrinologists that is committed to transforming the lives of patients by enabling one another to practice leading edge, proactive, ethical and cost effective medicine. This is the main home page for the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the internet gateway to a world of endocrine information. www.aace.com/ American Diabetes Association - The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities. www.diabetes.org/home.jsp American Diabetes Association /Health Insurance Information - Usually people with diabetes are able to get these medications and supplies covered through their health insurance policies. Learn about your options. www.diabetes.org/advocacy-and-legalresources/healthcare/insurance.jsp Bayer Health Care Diabetes page - The Bayer Health Care Diabetes page has information on Bayer’s products and services, a Kid’s Zone, a self-care center as well as information for healthcare professionals and parents and caregivers. www.bayercarediabetes.com Centers for Disease Control homepage for diabetes topics - This is the starting page for the CDC’s Diabetes Public Health Resource. It includes information and links on topics such as data and trends, diabetes FAQS, diabetes projects, the national diabetes education program, state based programs and publications and products. www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ CVS Pharmacy diabetes page - A part of CVS’s Health and Wellness information this page contains links to information about patient information on topics such as skin and foot care, nutrition and glucose, lancets, sugar free medicines and testing supplies. www.cvs.com/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/aisle?deptid=1&catid=11 Eckerd Diabetes Resource Center - Whether you need to get lancets and test strips or learn more about diabetes, we've got resources to help you along the way! http://www2.eckerd.com/content.asp?content=healthcare/oncall/diabetes&cookie%5Ftest=1 GlaxoSmithKline’s diabetes education page - There's a lot to know about type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance — one of its most common causes. The more you know, the more likely you'll be able to live a healthier life with diabetes. DiabetesLife.com can help, by giving you tools and information you need. Find out now how you can help reduce insulin resistance and manage your diabetes. On DiabetesLife.com, you'll learn about Avandia and Avandamet — two oral medications that can help lower your blood sugar by targeting insulin resistance. www.diabeteslife.com/index.html Kerr Drug Healthtouch Diabetes Information page - This page has links to other resources on diabetes such as diabetic emergencies, diabetes research, protecting your teeth, diabetes in African Americans and a diabetes control and complication trial. www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/hdSubIndex.asp?goto_type=1x5-Grid&index=114063&title=Diabetes&cid=K McPhail’s Pharmacy homepage - A Harnett County local pharmacy with information on its locations in Erwin, Lillington and its home health care services, refill options and the tip of the week. www.mcphailspharm.com/ National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Disease - information about many different health topics, current research and clinical trials, advances and initiatives, grant application procedures, and useful links. www.niddk.nih.gov/ National Diabetes Education Program homepage - Learn what you need to know about diabetes, including ways to control or prevent the disease. Information for children and high-risk minority populations also is available, including materials in Spanish, Asian and Pacific Islander languages. There are also resources for Health, Education and Business Professionals along with NDEP Awareness Campaign tools. http://ndep.nih.gov/ Novo med Link for health care professionals - Novo Nordisk Inc. is pleased to offer this site to US healthcare professionals with an interest in diabetes. Use this portal to access up-to-date medical information and resources to help you in your practice. www.novomedlink.com/(ndlpee555atdiaaeaaql5k45)/login.aspx Novo Nordisk Keeping Well with
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NORTH CAROLINA LINKS Diabetes Fellowship for Primary Care Physicians program information at ECU - To better prepare physicians to care for the growing and complex patient population with diabetes, the Brody School of Medicine of East Carolina University (BSOM) and Pitt County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) in conjunction with the ECU Diabetes and Obesity Center are offering a one-year diabetes fellowship to physicians who have successfully completed their training in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or med-peds. www.ecu.edu/diabetesfellowship/ Harnett County Department of Social Services - The Harnett County Department of Social Services strives to improve the quality of life for the citizens of our county. The programs of our agency are vast and touch the lives of many families within our communities. You can find out about adult Medicaid here. www.harnett.org/departme-210.asp?d=33&s=detail North Carolina Chapters of the American Association of Diabetes Educators - Diabetes Educators are health professionals, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, exercise specialists, doctors, and social workers, who specialist in the treatment of people with diabetes. They help you learn to live a healthier, more productive life with diabetes. Diabetes educators work in a variety of settings. Find out more information on becoming a diabetes educator or finding one in North Carolina on this page. www.ncade.org/ North Carolina Department of Insurance - The North Carolina Department of Insurance was created in 1899 by the State General Assembly when it was lobbied by a group of insurance agents seeking regulation of North Carolina’s insurance business. Throughout its more than 100 years, the Department of Insurance has provided a valuable service to the people of North Carolina. The Department serves citizens of North Carolina through consumer protection and education, safety training and promotion, and regulation of specified activities and industries. www.ncdoi.com/ North Carolina Diabetes Prevention and Control Branch - information on the prevention , detection and management for the individual, family , community and state. www.ncdiabetes.org/ North Carolina Medicaid Information Page - Medicaid benefits and eligibility vary according to a person's circumstances.Find out about eligibility for different programs on this page. www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/covgroups.htm
Community Service Network - A multi-service community based non-profit organization[501(c)(3)], Community Service Network Inc. is located in Harnett County, North Carolina. Founded in 2003, a family-community approach to service provisions and programs with adult clients generally focus on Case Management, Intervention, Community Revitalization, increasing family stability and promoting community cohesion. We strive to create a supportive and sustainable environment in a meaningful and culturally relevant manner. We are committed to providing quality services in an environment that is safe, warm, and inviting. "Se habla Espanol" www.communityservicenetwork.org Helping Patients- medication assistance web site Helping Patients brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, patient advocacy organizations and civic groups to help low-income, uninsured patients get free or nearly free brand-name medicines. Its mission is to increase awareness of and enrollment in existing patient assistance programs for those who may be eligible. Through this site, Helping Patients offers a single point of access to more than 275 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. www.helpingpatients.org/Intro.php Medication assistance web site - This site is designed to provide information about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants. www.needymeds.com/ North Carolina Senior Care - Senior Care and Senior Care/Community Care Rx offer a prescription drug assistance program. This program substantially reduces out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for our members. Senior Care and Senior Care/Community Care Rx feature the following: All conditions and virtually all drugs are covered – no more restrictions on eligibility covered drugs based on diagnosis and the maximum possible benefit for each enrollment effective date. www.ncseniorcare.com/ RX Outreach medication assistance web site - Rx Outreach is a new Patient Assistance Program developed by Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Inc. (ESSDS). The program provides qualified low-income individuals and families with access to generic versions of brand name medications. www.rxassist.org/default.cfm American Diabetes Association Kids Page - Inside you'll find all kinds of great stuff to help you manage your diabetes. You'll also find fun games, tips, and links. www.diabetes.org/youthzone/youth-zone.jsp Children with Diabetes - The online community for kids, families and adults with diabetes. www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/index_cwd.htm Diabetes and the care for school children with Diabetes law - This is a page with FAQS on the Diabetes and The Care for School Children with Diabetes law in North Carolina. www.ncchild.org/newsarticles/Diabetes_Q-A.htm Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Triangle/Eastern North Carolina Chapter - The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) was founded in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes. The Triangle/Eastern NC Chapter of JDRF established its first chapter office in 1996. The chapter territory covers 51 counties in eastern North Carolina, ranging from the Triangle region to the coast. www.jdrftriangle.org/ North Carolina Health Choice (NCHC) for Children - N.C. Health Choice (NCHC)is a fee-for-service program providing free or low-cost health insurance for children and teens up to their 19th birthday. The benefits covered by NCHC are the same as the benefits covered by the State Employees Health Plan. Vision, dental, and hearing services are also covered and follow the same guidelines as Medicaid. Providers submit claims to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N.C. (BCBSNC) for processing using the State Employees Health Plan claim form. Any licensed provider in North Carolina can provide services to NCHC recipients. It is not necessary for providers to enroll with BCBSNC to provide services and submit claims, but claims submitted by BCBSNC providers generally process for payment quicker than claims submitted by providers who are not enrolled with BCBSNC. Find out more information about enrolling here. www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/cpcont.htm#app
Diabetes Planner for help with nutrition - A page with tools for keeping up with diabetes nutrition information such as recipes, education and a body calculator. http://diabetesplanner.com/default.asp Free Glucose Meter page - Access Diabetic Supply is among the leading mail-order diabetic supply companies in the United States providing diabetic testing and management supplies to thousands of diabetics nationwide. We provide a complete selection of brand name products, including glucose meters, test strips, lancing devices, lancets, control solution, insulin, syringes, insulin pump supplies, impotence devices, respiratory medications & supplies, and more. Our highly trained staff and state of the art technology ensures fast and convenient home delivery anywhere in the country… free of charge! https://www.freeglucosemeter.com/ |
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