An online community dedicated to advocacy, education, and assistance for
those living with Diabetes
An online community dedicated to advocacy, education, and assistance for
those living with Diabetes
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"Few
chronic conditions require as much vigilance as diabetes. Whether you're
working at the office, relaxing by the fireplace or strolling on the
deck of a Caribbean cruise-boat, diabetes follows you around like a
hungry dog. Diabetes demands your attention day in and day out. You are
required to balance your food intake with your exercise routine, to keep
track of how much you ate and when you ate, to monitor your blood
glucose levels, and possibly to take insulin..."
The above was taken from Diabetes Dialogue in an article entitled
Breaking Free of the Stress Zone by Gabrielle Bauer (Summer
2003, Volume 50 No. 2 Page 8). For us, it highlights why support is so
very vital to all who have had this "hungry dog" move into their house. Support can be found in families, through diabetes teams, in local support groups, as well as online. www.childrenwithdiabetes.com offers mailing lists that support both parents, children, and teens as well as chat rooms that can be of great comfort, support, and information. Diabetes Advocacy also offers an online mailing list and online forum that offers you the chance to share information, experiences and research updates. Ask the Expert! Diabetes Advocacy has added a section just for you! Articles written by an expert in the field of diabetes who is willing to try and answer your questions as well!! ___________________________________ Support Groups
New Brunswick: Greater Moncton Juvenile Diabetes Support Nova Scotia: For support in the Nova Scotia are please check out Diabetes Peer Support Group NS Nova Scotia Insulin Pumpers Group formerly Insulin Pumpers.ca Ontario: Type 1 Diabetes Support Group--Kingston, Ontario
Other Support and Information Websites
Because Adults Living With Diabetes need support too. Are you an adult or parent living with diabetes? Than DiabeticParents.org is right for you. If you are a Type 1, gestational, Type 1.5, Type 2, or even a spouse of someone with diabetes you can gain the information and support that you need. All the information. All in one spot. DiabeticParents.org
Diabetes FAQ
website with FAQs about Diabetes. Information, symptoms,
treatments and more, all about Diabetes
An exceptionally informative site for those who are pumping insulin or looking to begin insulin pump therapy.
Rufus and Ruby....the bears with Diabetes Support for children can also be found in various bears such as Rufus and Ruby who both provide comfort and help fund a cure.
Rufus truly is a lifeline for children with Type one diabetes as the following pictures show! According to this little boy's mother "He has been tending Rufus all day. He'll say "Oh no. Rufus is low. Gotta do a blood test." We've only had him 5 hours and I think poor Rufus has caught up to him on blood tests! (He's probably up to about 125 blood tests! 6 times a day for three weeks) He does the blood test and injection on Rufus all by himself. It is very sweet to watch."
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Last update January 15, 2010
