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Joslin Diabetes Center

Contact Information

Joanne Tavanese, Director, Development Operations
1 Joslin Place
Boston, MA 02215

1-800-567-5461 (Voice - Toll-free)
617-732-2400 (Voice)
617-732-2562 (FAX)

Internet Resources

www.joslin.org/

diabetes@joslin.harvard.edu

Abstract

Established in 1898, Joslin Diabetes Center is an internationally recognized institution that treats adults and children with diabetes, conducts diabetes research, educates patients and teaches professional personnel, and maintains summer camps for diabetic children.

Publications

The Center publishes a variety of materials, including books and videos containing comprehensive information about diabetes for lay people with the disease and professionals. Topics covered include diet and exercise, medications, monitoring, special issues such as diabetes and pregnancy, traveling with diabetes, weight loss, psychosocial and sexual issues and more. Serial publication: Joslin Magazine, quarterly--news articles about programs and activities and medical, dietary and research updates. In addition to its Center in Boston and satellite facilities in the Boston area, Joslin has a dozen affiliated diabetes treatment centers in locations around the U.S.

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Date Entered: 5/1/1998
Date Edited: 3/15/2013
Date Revised: 6/19/2006 12:48:53 PM
Health Referral Number: HR0544
Accession Number: DP91A0160

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