1701 N Beauregard ST

Alexandria, VA 22311

1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383)

http://www.diabetes.org

AskADA@diabetes.org

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.

National Center

7272 Greenville Avenue

Dallas, TX 75231

1-800-AHA-USA-1

or 1-800-242-8721

http://www.heart.org

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.

8401 Connecticut AVE, Suite 900

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

1-888-363-6274

http://www.endo-society.org

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, The Hormone Foundation provides information for the public.

Heart House

2400 N Street NW

Washington, DC 20037

1-800-253-4636

http://www.cardiosource.org/acc

While geared toward professionals, the American College of Cardiology provides related news stories, videos of experts discussing current issues in the field, and publications.

Office of Communications and Public Liaison

NIDDK, NIH

Building 31, RM 9A06

31 Center DR

MSC 2560

Bethesda, MD 20892-2560

(301) 496-3583

http://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.