Health Organizations Helpful to Hypoglycemics

Health Organizations

The following US and Canadian health organizations can be relevant to people suffering from chronic hypoglycemia. Addresses (mostly snailmail ones), abstracts and publication overviews are supplied.

Other organizations might be found by using the US Health Organizations Database.

. National Hypoglycemia Association, Inc

ADDRESS

Lenore L. Cohen
P.O. Box 120
Ridgewood, , NJ 07451
(201) 670-1189 (Voice)

ABSTRACT

The National Hypoglycemia Association is a non-profit organization that distributes literature, provides information and support services to hypoglycemics, their families and the general public. The Association also makes medical, psychological, and nutritional referrals.

PUBLICATIONS

Serial Publication: Newsletter. Audio publications are also available. The hypoglycemia guidelines can be obtained by sending $1 (one dollar) and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: N.H.A., P.O. BOX 120, Ridgewood, N.J 07451

WEBSITE

The NHA does have a website with information how to obtain their public service health information, http://www.hili.com/nha.html.
 

. Hypoglycemia Association, Inc. (HAI)

ADDRESS

Dorothy R. Schultz, President
18008 New Hampshire Avenue
P.O. Box 165
Ashton, Maryland 20861-0165

Please send any electronic correspondence to Dorothy Shultz (104466.1522@compuserve.com) . Since HAI does not have their own e-mail address yet, this e-mail address is provided as a courtesy by a friend. Please include either Dorothy's name, or HAI, in the subject line, and allow time for responses because of these logistical problems on Dorothy's end.

For information on meetings call (Washington D.C.):
(202) 544-4044 (Voice, recorded message)

ABSTRACT

The Hypoglycemia Association is a nonprofit educational organization established in 1967 to help hypoglycemics understand and control their symptoms. The Association has combined monthly meetings with the Well Mind Association, which include discussions and speakers from medical and related fields. In addition, the Association publishes informative bulletins and additional literature for physicians, patients, and the public.

PUBLICATIONS

The Association publishes materials on hypoglycemia, its symptoms, causes, and treatment. Serial publication: Bulletin, quarterly--treatments, diets, and related news. The HAI proposes a diet which consists of adequate protein and restricted carbohydrate intake.

A collection of HAI-bulletins is published with their permission on the Reactive Hypoglycemia Home Page. These bulletins cover a.o. the HAI Diet, how to cope with the disease, a reading list and anekdotes.

Check out the HAI Bulletins, their basic hypoglycemia info and overview of HAI publications.
 

. HELP-Institute For Body Chemistry

ADDRESS

Ed Krimmel
PO Box 1338
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-1225 (Voice)

ABSTRACT

HELP-Institute For Body Chemistry was founded in 1979 and serves to promote public awareness of body chemistry problems within the context of general health. Seeks to collect, verify, and distribute information related to body chemistry and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Conducts seminars regarding nutrition, exercise, life style, and emotional stability. Develops support groups and encourages communication among it's members and maintains a library.

PUBLICATIONS

'Advocate Newsletter'. Includes information on on body chemistry, nutrition, and related medical research. Makes available: Low Blood Sugar Handbook, Low Blood Sugar Cookbook, Cholesterol Lowering and Controlling Handbook and Cookbook, and Vital Health Fact and Composition of Foods. See booklist.

WEBSITE

Pat and Ed Krimmel recently (11/96) set up their own website, offering info about the HELP-institute, info about hypoglycemia, celiac disease (gluten intolerance) and cholestorol info.

. Dr. John W. Tintera Memorial/ Hypoglycemia Lay Group

NOTE: Dec. 1995 I was contacted by the son of Mrs. Elaine Arnstein, president of the Tintera Memorial Group for the past 31 years, to inform me with deepest regret that his mother passed away Oct. 1995 because of a heart attack. Her husband was not able to accept the lose of his wife and suffered a stroke. He passed away in December. The Hypoglycemia Association, Inc. will now be handling the Group's correspondence.

ADDRESS

Mrs. Chester A. Arnstein, Jr., President-Secretary
Health Frontiers
149 Spindle Road
Hicksville, , NY 11801-6246
(516) 731-3302 (Voice)

ABSTRACT

The Dr. John W. Tintera Memorial Hypoglycemia Lay Group, founded in 1964, is a voluntary organization founded by laypersons who have been helped after suffering physical, emotional, and mental stress due to hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. The purposes of the group are to disseminate helpful information to the public, to encourage more activity by the medical professions in this field, and to disseminate research results. The group publishes information on hypoglycemia and shares the experiences of members without offering medical advice.

PUBLICATIONS

The Group distributes several leaflets and fact sheets on hypoglycemia and related information on recommended diets and recipes. Serial publication: Newsletter, published once every three months, 12 pages each--articles on current research on hypoglycemia and how to cope with the disorder.
 

. Joslin Diabetes Center.

ADDRESS

Director, Joslin Clinic
1 Joslin Place
Boston, , MA 02215
(617) 732-2501 (Voice)

ABSTRACT

In 1953, the Joslin Diabetes Center was established to promote diabetes research, educate patients and teach professional personnel, and maintain summer camps for diabetic children. The Center's activities were expanded to include the care of patients formerly provided by the Joslin Clinic. The Joslin Clinic, a division of the Joslin Diabetes Center, provides treatment; the Elliott P. Joslin Research Laboratory does basic and clinical research and serves as a training center for other physician-investigators in diabetes research; and the Youth Division provides comprehensive care to ensure the full development of young people with diabetes and provides a summer camp program.

PUBLICATIONS

The Center publishes a variety of materials, including brochures containing basic information about diabetes, traveling with diabetes, psychological and emotional aspects, insulin, diet and exercise, and reactive hypoglycemia, as well as a very comprehensive manual and a teaching guide. Serial publication: Joslin Magazine, quarterly--news articles about staff activities, educational programs and activities, and medical updates.
 

. Well Mind Association of Greater Washington, Inc.

ADDRESS

The Well Mind Association of Greater Washington, Inc.
11141 Georgia Ave. Ste. 326
Wheaton, MD 20902
(301) 949-8282
email: WMIND@compuserve.com

The office is in the building next to Wheaton metro.
Well Mind on the Web Second site

ABSTRACT

The "Well Mind Association of Greater Washington, Inc." is an all volunteer non-profit organization.
 
 

PUBLICATIONS

The "Well Mind Association of Greater Washington, Inc." has an extensive collection of health books and cassettes/videos of their speakers for sale. For lists of each, write or call the above address. Lectures montly reviewed in newsletters issued 9 times per year. Well Mind has: A partial list of alternative health care practitioners. Call or email, provide illness and desired geographic area. Well Mind sells: books on alternative treatments and toxic environments, call or email for book list.
 

. Med Help International (MHLI)

ADDRESS

Med Help International (MHLI)
Suite 130, Box 188
6300 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32940
(407) 253-9048

Mail
: staff@medhlp.netusa.net
Web
: http://medhlp.netusa.net/index.htm

Some of the information at Don McCullough Reactive Hypoglycemia Home Page has been provided Med Help International (a non-profit organization). Med Help is funded through small donations from people such as you. Questions, comments, and donations may be sent to the above address.
 

. National Organization of Rare Disorders, Inc.

ADDRESS

National Organization of Rare Disorders, Inc.
NORD Literature
P.O. Box 8923
New Fairfield, CT 06612-8923

ABSTRACT

The NORD, Inc., is a clearinghouse for information for members and the public. They maintain a large Rare Disease Database and offer reprints of disease articles at $4.00 per copy, incl. P&H.
 

. Association des Hypoglycimiques du Quibec, Canada

ADDRESS

Association des Hypoglycimiques du Quibec
774, boul. St-Joseph est
Montrial, QC
H2J 1K2

ABSTRACT

The association offers services in both French and English and retain the services of a trained dietitian.

. The American Dietetic Association

ADDRESS

National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics
216 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Voice (800) 366-1655 or (312) 899-0040

ABSTRACT

The American Dietetic Association is a professional organization for registered dietitians. It publishes a variety of materials for patient and professional education and supports an information and referral service for the general public.

. Anxiety & Hypoglycemia Study Group

ADDRESS

Location of the lectures:
Source of Life Center, 22 West 34th St.
Manhattan, NY
(between 5th & 6th Ave. next to Empire State Building)

voice-mail: 212-479-7805

ABSTRACT

The Anxiety & Hypoglycemia Study Group was founded in New York City by Prof. J.H. Levitt of Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, N.Y.) in 1994. The purpose of the group is to help people learn about the most common causes of biochemical imbalance: reactive hypoglycemia, food allergy, nutritional deficiences, toxins, and infections.

LECTURES

Current fee is $10/lecture. Medical doctors and nurses attend at no charge. Full-time students receive a 50% discount.
For meeting dates & times , or to get on the mailing list, you may contact Prof. Levitt: e-mail: jlevitt@pratt.edu

PUBLICATIONS

The study group composed a recommended reading list. This list, and other info can be found on their website.

 

. American Diabetes Association (ADA)

ADDRESS

National Service Center
1660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 232-3472 or (703) 549-1500

ABSTRACT

The ADA is a private, voluntary organization that fosters public awareness of diabetes and supports and promotes diabetes research and education. The ADA distributes printed information on many aspects of diabetes, and local affiliates sponsor community programs. Local affiliates, located in every state, are listed in telephone directories or can be located by contacting the national office.

 

. Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDF) International

ADDRESS

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDF) International
432 Park Avenue, South
New York, NY 10016
(800) 223-1138 or (212) 889-7575

ABSTRACT

The JDF is a private, voluntary organization that promotes research and public education in diabetes, primarily insulin-dependent diabetes. Local chapters, located across the country, are listed in telephone directories or can be found by contacting the national office.

 

. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)

ADDRESS

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3560

ABSTRACT

The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, under the U.S. Public Health Service. The clearinghouse, established in 1978, is designed to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients and their families, health care professionals, and the public. The clearinghouse answers inquiries; develops, reviews, and distributes publications; and works closely with professional and patient organizations and government agencies to coordinate resources about diabetes.

PUBLICATIONS

The clearinghouse distributes a variety of diabetes-related materials to the public and to health professionals, including a literature search listing publications and articles about hypoglycaemia in diabetes.

Publications produced by the clearinghouse are reviewed carefully for scientific accuracy, content, and readability. Materials produced by other sources are also reviewed for scientific accuracy and are used, along with clearinghouse publications, to answer requests.

 

All of the above organisations are seated in North-America.

If you are aware of hypoglycemia organisations outside the

US or Canada I'd be very happy to add them to this list.

 

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