Research & Clinical Trial Related Resources:
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www.clinicaltrials.gov
- This site includes a searchable database of research opportunities where patients may be able to find studies for which they may be eligible. New studies are added to the database regularly.
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www.researchmatch.org
- This website lets volunteers register in a database that researchers can access to recruit for different clinical studies.
General Diabetes Resources & Information:
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American Diabetes Association
- Patients interested in learning more about Diabetes risks, prevention, and screening can visit the American Diabetes Association website linked above
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
- JDRF is a nonprofit organization that funds T1D research, provides a broad array of community and activist services to the T1D population and advocates for regulation favorable to medical research/approval of new and improved treatments. Patients interested in learning more can visit their website linked above.
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MedlinePlus
- MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- NIDDK, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, conducts and supports research on many of the most common, costly, and chronic digestive and kidney related conditions to improve health. Patients interested in learning more can visit their website linked above.
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The CDC is the government organization dedicated to conducting critical science and providing health information that protects the US against expensive and dangerous health threats, as well as responding when these arise. The CDC website contains a number of resources specific to cancer diagnosis and is a great place to look for nationally recognized research and publications
General Diabetes Advocacy & Support:
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The Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition
- According to it's website, the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) is an alliance of people with diabetes, caregivers, patient advocates, health professionals, diabetes organizations and companies working collaboratively to promote and support public policy initiatives to improve the health of all 37.3 million Americans with diabetes.
*Please note that the links to third-party websites and organizations above are provided for informational purposes only. GenomicMD does not necessarily endorse or have any affiliation with the above agencies, and is not responsible for the content on their webpages or it’s accuracy. Patients are advised to use their own discretion when accessing these resources and direct any questions to their healthcare providers.