The National Institutes of Health, or NIH, has a department called the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. It is very important to diabetics. In fact, it is the federal government's lead resource for diabetic research. If you want diabetes information, this is the clearing house for that information, as all information from all diabetic research passes through this organization.

The National Diabetes Education Program, or NDEP, is also vital. This organization works to make the treatment and outcome better when one is diagnosed with diabetes. They encourage early diagnosis of diabetes, and work to educate the public on diabetes prevention.

Weight control is an important aspect of blood sugar level control for diabetics. Therefore, the Weight Control Information Network (WIN) is also going to be very important to you. You can lose the weight, and this organization will help you do it.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also plays an important role in educating the public about diabetes -- especially controlling the disease and preventing it. The CDC is also vital in setting policies surrounding all diseases.

Among government and collegiate organizations that aid in the education of diabetes, there are also many volunteer organizations, such as the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The mission of the ADA is to prevent and cure diabetes. They also strive to make the lives of people who are affected by diabetes better.

There are numerous other associations and organizations that can help you if you have diabetes. It is important that you seek them out, including local support groups, so that you can educate yourself concerning your disease.