National Adrenal Diseases Foundation Background: The National Addison's Disease Foundation was formed in 1985 by a young couple as a result of their experiences with Addison's disease. At that time, there was no organization established which would provide guidance and information about what life was like with adrenal insufficiency. There was no way to contact others who shared this illness.

Information, treatment, and interaction of Addison's Diseases and type I diabetes, known as Schmidt's Syndrome or Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome.