The Northern Illinois Diabetes Coalition (NIDC) is your local diabetes organization. NIDC is a registered State of Illinois Not-for-Profit and a federal 501c3 organization. NIDC is co-sponsored by the Rockford Regional Health Council and the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Rockford. NIDC is located at the College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107. The co-chairs can be reached by calling 815.395.5727 or 5703.

What we do

The NIDC serves as a local clearinghouse for information about educational programs, support groups, workshops, health fairs, screenings, nutrition, treatment advances and research.

The NIDC helps coordinate events to bring public attention to diabetes/metabolic syndrome. Information is collected about local treatment of diabetes/metabolic syndrome to share with health care providers to help them provide better care.

Educational offerings to the public and healthcare providers are important for improved care.

Our Mission

NIDC’s mission is to improve the quality of care provided to persons with diabetes/metabolic syndrome and to ensure that all, regardless of income, color, gender, creed, language or disability have access to continuing care.

The ultimate goal is to improve the health of people with diabetes/metabolic syndrome who live in the 15 county region of Northern Illinois.

Our Objectives

• To raise awareness that diabetes/ metabolic syndrome is a serious disease.

• To encourage partnerships between patients and healthcare providers for continued health care.

• To encourage community collaboration.

A community coming together

NIDC is a priority of the Rockford Regional Health Council and a community outreach organization of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. NIDC is a collaborative effort among physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, podiatrists and other health care providers, people with diabetes/metabolic syndrome, their families, friends, neighbors, and the regional hospitals and clinics.

Who should join?

If you live each day with diabetes/metabolic syndrome or your child, parent, friend or co-worker does, then you belong in the Northern Illinois Diabetes Coalition. Help is available for the person with diabetes/metabolic syndrome and his or her family through the NIDC.

If you are a health care professional who works with people with diabetes/ metabolic syndrome, then you belong in the Northern Illinois Diabetes Coalition.

How do I become a member?

Membership is free and open to any person with in interest or concern about diabetes. Contact us for more information.

How can I participate?

Write an article for the newsletter, NIDC Notes.

Man the NIDC display booth at health fairs.

Become a member of a committee.

Help with NIDC fundraising events.

Become involved in the Beyer Project.

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