Finding Support around Kidney Disease or Diabetes

As you know, there's a wealth of support information available through the Internet, by phone, or by mail. Yet no single source can answer all of your questions, so try to contact several for information and support on the topic you're researching.

The following organizations provide help for patients with kidney disease, and offer support in their particular field. Listed first are some popular and highly regarded organizations that you can check out through the Internet or by calling their toll-free number.

Support Information:

Canadian Diabetes Association www.diabetes.ca

Diabetes Scene www.banting.com

The Kidney Foundation of Canada www.kidney.ca

Diabetic Children's Foundation pages.infinit.net/carowani/home/accueil.html

International Diabetic Athletes Association www.getnet.com/~idaa/

The Canadian Hypertension Society www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/chs/index.htm