Resource Guide for Metabolic Syndrome
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Diane Safer, PhD American Diabetes AssociationAddress: 2451 Crystal Drive Suite 900 Alexandria, VA 22202 Phone: 1-800-342-2383 Internet: http://www.diabetes.org Description of services provided: On the ADA's website, you can get information about healthy food choices, weight loss, exercise, and diabetes prevention. The website also offers information about diabetes symptoms, statistics, genetics, and risk factors. American Heart AssociationAddress: National Center 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 Phone: 1-800-242-8721 Internet: http://www.heart.org Description of services provided: The AHA's mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The website offers information about heart-related diseases and conditions, including cholesterol and high blood pressure. Also provided is information about living a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition and exercise. Endocrine SocietyAddress: 2055 L Street NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 1-888-363-6274 Internet address: https://www.endocrine.org Description of services provided: With over 13,000 members, the Endocrine Society aims to "advance excellence" in this field and promote its role in scientific discovery, medical practice, and human health. The accompanying website, http://www.hormone.org provides information for the public. American College of CardiologyAddress: 2400 N Street NW Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 1-800-253-4636 ext. 5603 Internet address: http://www.acc.org Description of services provided: While geared toward professionals, the American College of Cardiology provides related news stories, videos of experts discussing current issues in the field, and publications. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesPhone: 1-800-860-8747 Internet: https://www.niddk.nih.gov Description of services provided: The NIDDK conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The website offers health information on the following topics: diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney and urologic diseases, weight control, endocrine and metabolic diseases, blood disorders, and nutrition information. Last reviewed April 2018 by
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