Programs applying for Recognition voluntarily submit to a rigorous review process by experts in the field of diabetes who evaluate each program on its ability to provide patients with a comprehensive individualized education program. "The process gives us a national standard by which to measure the quality of services we provide," says Daniel Crowe, MD, Medical Director for the Diabetes Resource Center. "And most importantly, it assures the consumer that he or she will receive high-quality care," he said. Dr. Crowe has 15 years' experience with complicated diabetes patients and is a frequent lecturer to health care professionals on diabetes topics.

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading non-profit health organization supporting diabetes research, advocacy and information for health professionals, patients and the public. Founded in 1940, the Association has an area office in every state and conducts programs in communities nationwide.

The Diabetes Resource Center of Portsmouth Regional Hospital is located in the new Medical Office Building in Suite 104.