About the Addison's Disease Self Help Group This leaflet, About the Addisons Disease Self Help Group outlines the scope of the Addison's Disease Self Help Group. This leaflet is designed to help people with Addison's, their carers, medics and other interested parties to understand our work and how we can support those with Addison's and Adrenal Insufficiency. The leaflet covers the following information: What we doWhy our work is importantHow we startedHow we work todayAbout the Addison's Clinical Advisory PanelA brief History of Addison'sThe 20th century development of life-giving medicationIt is possible to lead a 'normal' life with Addison's.The deadly risks of Adrenal CrisisAddison's: How rare is it? Download full colour version Download printer friendly version (Black and White version that includes new accessibility improvements to support people with visual impairments). Manage Cookie Preferences