Life With Diabetes
Additional Resources
Resources:
- Juvenation – JDRF’s online community for people with type 1
- COUNTDOWN Magazine – JDRF’s online magazine features news on research progress in the prevention of type 1 diabetes, an in-depth story on diabetes vaccines, a user-friendly roadmap for personal health information, and a stress-free guide to traveling with type 1 diabetes.
- AT1 - Capitol Chapter’s adults with type 1 community
- Online Diabetes Support Team – JDRF volunteers are available to answer your questions or provide support to anyone dealing with type 1 diabetes
- MedHelp.org – resource for consumer health information staffed by JDRF volunteers
- Type 1 and College resources
- Traveling with type 1 diabetes
- Helpful links from JDRF and others
- Publications – Check out our print and online material that will keep you up to date on the latest in research and browse a selection of books in the JDRF bookstore
- Follow the Capitol Chapter on Facebook and Twitter
- Newly Diagnosed? Read personal stories HERE
- Donate medical supplies HERE
- College Scholarships from the Diabetes Scholars Foundation HERE
- My Care Connect allows you to share important information (such as blood sugar levels, carbs, notes etc.) via email with caregivers, school nurses etc.
- 2010 Edition of Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
- Learn how the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) can help your child’s school personnel
- Financial Resources
- Visit Sticky Jewelry for Medical Alert Jewelry & Bracelets
- Check out the 2011 schedule of Diabetes Summer Camps in our area!
Other Helpful Websites:
- Taking Control of Your Diabetes
- Diabetes Camps
- Daily Strength
- Diabetes Daily
- Diabetes Mine
- Health Central
- Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association
- DiabeTeens
- Six Until Me
- CeliaChicks
- Children With Diabetes
- TuDiabetes
- dLife
- DESA DESTINY / EXTREME WEEKEND
- Meal Mommy
- A Sweet Life
- Store-A-Tooth
- Healthy Happy Kidz
If you have questions or need additional resources, contact Delia Whitfield, Development Coordinator, at (202) 465-4117.