One of the reasons this website exists is to connect parents with others in their same situation. Some of the best ideas about living day-to-day with T1D comes from other parents. A suggestion that seems so small, like a great snack idea, can make a big difference.
Again, keep in mind that all recommendations or advice given regarding the management of diabetes must be discussed with medical professionals. You should not make any changes to your child's care without seeking their opinion first.
Connect
These are a few of the resources available to you to connect with others and find support:
American Diabetes Association
Everyday Wisdom™ helps your family adjust to the everyday life with diabetes. Inside the insulated lunch bag, you'll find information for kids and teens with diabetes, parents and siblings as well. A set of juggling balls and the Everyday Wisdom card game are included for the whole family. You'll also find carb-counting tools, an emergency contact magnet, and more.
Parent Mentors are trained to help parents of children newly diagnosed with diabetes. Because they are parents of children with diabetes themselves, they can offer support and insight many parents look for at diagnosis.
Planet D is our online experience for children with diabetes. Through diabetes information, personal stories and message boards, kids learn that they aren't so alone. A special thread on the Message Board exists just for siblings.
The Place for Parents ' Message Board is a great place to meet other parents of children with diabetes. Ask questions, read what others are talking about, and add your own two cents.
National Call Center. Call 1-800-DIABETES (342-2383) to get more information, or to be contacted by a parent of a child with diabetes who is trained to help other families through our Family Connections.
Camps & Conferences
See the Out & About page for a listing of some camps and conferences you and your family might be interested in attending.
JDRF
Look up your nearest JDRF chapter and give them a call to find out when and where their support groups are meeting.
One-to-one support, a sympathetic ear, and some practical suggestions from JDRF volunteers who have "been there."
Free "goodie bag" for families with children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (within the last three months). The Bag of Hope includes a teddy bear, books, a DVD, and more.
This extensive resource for consumer health information on the Web features a type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) forum staffed by JDRF volunteers.
The Web site for kids with type 1 diabetes and their friends and family.
Join Juvenation, the award-winning social network for people with type 1 diabetes, now with more than 7,800 members!
Web MD
Type 1 Diabetes online support group.
Yahoo! Groups
There are literally hundreds of different Yahoo! groups that exist to connect people managing Type 1 Diabetes.
