Diabetes Blogs And Forums
There are many resources available for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes online, including some excellent blogs and patient forums. To connect with other people living with diabetes, or to read perspectives from other patients, we’ve compiled a list of some popular forums and blogs below (ordered alphabetically). While not exhaustive by any means, we hope this list serves as a good starting point for exploring the diabetes online community (the "DOC"). Table of Contents: Diabetes Forums Children with Diabetes – Founded in 1995, Children with Diabetes is a forum where parents and other family members of children with diabetes can connect and share information and tips about schools and daycare, sports and athletics, nutrition and food, pregnancy, and other information related to raising a child with diabetes. It was started by type 1 parent Mr. Jeff Hitchcock after his daughter Marissa was diagnosed with diabetes. CWD also holds an amazing conference, Friends for Life, every July in Orlando. Diabetes Daily Forum – Diabetes Daily contains a collection of forums where patients, family members, and others in the diabetes community can post personal stories, ask questions, share news, and much more. Topics range from exercise and diet to clinical trial recruitment to how diabetes is portrayed in the arts and modern culture. Diabetes Daily Forum, along with the DiabetesDaily blog, was founded in 2005. Diabetic Connect - Diabetic Connect is an online diabetes community that provides people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes with treatment information, recipes, news, several discussion forums, videos, and more. The website also includes an “Ask an Expert” feature in which users can post questions to be answered by health care professionals. TuDiabetes – A pro Continue reading >>
Diabetes Support
We provide healthcare, education and support services for those at-risk for diabetes and living with diabetes and their families. Any individual diagnosed with diabetes is automatically eligible to be a part of North Country HealthCare’s diabetes collaborative and diabetes care program. What is Diabetes? Diabetes occurs when a person has too much glucose (or sugar) in their bloodstream and not enough insulin to bring the amount of sugar down to a healthy level for their body. There are four types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes occurs in childhood and happens when the body does not produce insulin. Type 2 or adult-onset diabetes usually occurs in adults and occurs when insulin production slows and/or the body is not able to use the insulin it produced. Prediabetes is diagnosed when sugar levels are higher than normal, but not as high as in diabetes. Gestational diabetes happens during pregnancy when a woman’s body is unable to produce enough insulin or becomes insulin resistant, which results in high blood sugar. Gestational diabetes can be dangerous for the mother and the infant, both during pregnancy and after birth. Education & Group Classes Diabetes education and self-management empowers a person to take control of their diabetes care and needs. We provide education, group classes, support groups and curriculum to give patients the tools they need to achieve health and wellness while managing diabetes. Diabetes in Pregnancy Class The Diabetes in Pregnancy class offers education to prevent, manage, and reduce complications of diabetes, as well as how to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Classes include a prenatal check with a family nurse practitioner and information about your health, your baby’s health, physical activity, healthy diet habits and much more. Your prov Continue reading >>
Diabetes Support Groups: How To Find The Perfect One For You
Diabetes Support Groups: How To Find The Perfect One For You Haveyou ever felt overwhelmed by diabetes? On a bad day, it can seem impossible to get your blood glucose under control, no matter what you do. I feel you. To manage your condition well, there are just so many things you need to do from figuring out the foods you can eat, what to do when your blood glucose levels are high or low, and whether your exercise plan is really working. The learning curve for diabetes is reallysteep. But.. youre not alone! Your friends, family and healthcare team can be an important source of support and motivation. Its easier to cope with diabetes when you have a strong network of people supporting you. More importantly, other people with diabetes can make a big difference in your life too. Imagine being able to talk freely and share experiences with other people facing the same problems and issues that you are, and who understand what youre going through first hand. Thats something your doctor or nurse wont be able to provide, as knowledgeable as they are. What kinds of diabetes support groups are there? Generally, most support groups can be divided into in-person and online groups. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Tech savvy & younger people often prefer an online support group, where they can ask questions which can be too embarrassing to bring up at an in-person session. Such groups are bridge geographies and are accessible from anytime and any location. Other people may be prefer an in-person support group, which often has strong ties to community resources and knowledge about local culture. It is also easier to build human relationships and connections from face-to-face contact. Diabetes support groups comes in all shapes and sizes. It only requires someone to take t Continue reading >>
Type 1 Diabetes: Support Group
A place for people with type 1 diabetes to discuss the day to days trials and ... more These message boards are closed to posting. Please head onover to our new WebMD Message Boards to check out and participate in the greatconversations taking place: Your new WebMD Message Boards are now open! 1. Head over to this page: 2. Choose the tag from the drop-down menu thatclicks most with you (and add it to any posts you create so others can easilyfind and sort through posts) Have questions? Email us anytime at [emailprotected] A couple of years ago my younger brother, who is 12 now, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This came as a shock to our family and forever altered the way we functioned because food is such a massive part of everyone's' lives. Our family luckily adapted fairly well, and the transition to living with a diabetic was made easier due to our ability to afford insulin, glucose monitors, and our access to education about diabetes through friends who had also dealt with the disease. However, many families are not as fortunate as we were, and managing diabetes is much more difficult without access to the technology and education. Research for a cure for type 1 diabetes goes on, but progress, while visible, does not indicate that a widespread cure will be found soon. So, while as a 17 year old there isn't much I can do to find a cure, I want to spread this global diabetes database that my father created. Essentially, the database allows users from around the world to input blood glucose readings and data. If enough users continuously use this site, it could become an extremely important tool for researchers to recognize patterns in their search for a cure. Thanks for reading, and please spread this link to the database and a guide as to how to upload data to an Continue reading >>
What Is A Diabetes Support Group?
Support groups bring together a number of individuals who are facing similar challenges. These challenges may range from specific personal health issues like diabetes, to relationship or emotional health issues, or the more comprehensive range of challenges faced by people like caregivers. This article will help to explain why a diabetes support group may be beneficial to people living with diabetes or their caregivers. Members of a support group get to connect with other people who are in a similar situation. This enables sharing of experiences, practical tips and information. Support groups also help to reinforce that individuals are not alone in their situation. Group members typically report receiving a great deal of moral support and mutual encouragement from other group participants, who are likely to be more able to relate to their experiences than even their family members or friends. There are a variety of different kinds of support groups to meet different needs and preferences. Some people prefer to meet support group members in person. Others are more comfortable getting to know members by telephone or online. For those living in rural communities, in-person meetings may simply not be a practical option. Online support groups offer an increasingly convenient way for people to connect with others in a similar situation. As with the Community Forums sectionon this site, members are able to pose questions, share experiences or simply let off steam with others who understand. And its all as easy as a click or a tap away. Continue reading >>
Cdf Support Groups
You are not alone with type 1 diabetes! Newly diagnosed? Been doing this for years? Hit a rough patch? Need/want to talk to others affected by diabetes?…whatever your situation, please come for some informal conversation. All are welcome, adults, parents, children and teenagers, and other family members. We want to give you the opportunity to meet other people who are affected by diabetes, whether you are the type 1 or have family, friends, significant others, etc. who do. You’ll love being a part of the diabetes community! Join our mailing list to receive updates on CDF Support Groups! Timings and location vary, but are currently focused in Denver & surrounding areas. Receive Support Group Updates Continue reading >>
The Type 1 Diabetes Community
Living with type 1 diabetes can be lonely. Unless it runs in your family it’s quite likely that you won’t know anyone else affected by the condition. Find out about online communities and events near you. Events in your region Discovery Days Sign up to come to one of our Discovery Days where you can meet others with type 1, hear about the latest research news and listen to some inspirational speakers. Discovery Days are free events and we run them in all regions on a regular basis. Everyone with a connection to type 1 is welcome. Simply typing in the hashtags #GBdoc or the hashtag #OurD into Twitter (and viewing ‘all,’ not ‘top’ tweets) will reveal a huge conversation among the type 1 diabetes online community. These hashtag conversations continue 24/7, with weekly ‘live’ conversations. We tweet from @jdrfuk. Follow us to keep up to date with all the latest news. Facebook We have an active Facebook page and several regional Facebook group pages: There are other active Facebook groups that act as popular forums for UK people with type 1 diabetes (and many more of course for international audiences). They include: There are none that are as popular for adults with type 1 diabetes, where Twitter and online forums may prove as popular. Online forums typeonenation.org This is JDRF’s social network for people with type 1 diabetes, their families and friends. This site is managed by JDRF in the US. This is a huge commercial website and forum with many forum strands for those affected by type 1 diabetes. Its audience is 80 per cent UK-based. diabetessupport.co.uk This online community is supported by Diabetes UK. diabetes-support.org.uk This forum is four years old, and has a modest but loyal number of users. Sign up to our e-newsletter Get the latest research Continue reading >>
Children With Diabetes, Support For Parents Of Children.
CWDUK Yahoosupport and discussion group The Children with Diabetes UK (CWD UK) onlinegroupsand the Children with Diabetes UK Advocacy Group are patient-led support groups for families of children with diabetes living in the UK. It is run by families of children with diabetes. The UK mailing list was founded in 2002 and the UK CWD Advocacy Group was formed in 2006. For over 13 years the mailing list service was provided and supported by Children with Diabetes which operates as an Ohio-based. not-for-profit corporation, but as technology changed we are now based on Facebook and have a Yahoo Group in place of the original mailing list. The groups areopen to parents/carers who wants to discuss all of the personal and scientific aspects of diabetes in children and how it affects their familys lives. We aim to support families with newly diagnosed children or any families who wish to discuss raising a child with diabetes. Our objectives are to increase knowledge and awareness about diabetes and its treatment in children and young people. We share experiences of living with diabetes. We support families who are having problems achieving good control, we increase awareness about new treatments and insulin pump therapy, we support families who are experiencing difficulties in getting support for their children while they are at school or in hospitals. We feel strongly that schools should be given the necessary help and guidance to provide excellent support for children at school. We advocate working in partnership with schools/school personnel with the help of other Patient Groups such as Diabetes UK , INPUT , iPAG, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help schools and hospitals to help our children. All families in England and Wales should join their local Network Grou Continue reading >>
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Local Support Groups - Diabetes Uk
Links to local Diabetes UK patient support groups searchable by postcode. Easy to use link to find peer support locally. The link takes you to a section of the Diabetes UK website where you can type in your location and identify support groups in your area. Both people with diabetes and many HCPs are recognising the value of peer support, whether through social gatherings or internet based involvement with others, through the many groups available on social media. This may be a good starting point but worth recognising, if people are looking for support tailored specifically to type 1, that events will be open to all in the diabetes community. Keywords:support, group, local, peer, people with diabetes, friendship, shared experience, talk, talking Please note you need to log-in or register to post a comment or rate this resource. We try to ensure that all of the resources we feature are helpful and up to date, but we need YOUR help. If you have a problem with this resource, or the link doesn't work please let us know via email. The links and information on this website are provided in good faith, but should not be relied upon as medical advice. Please consult your doctor, clinic or healthcare professional before making any changes to your diabetes management. More . 2016-present. This website was developed with the support of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care South London at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The views expressed are those of the author[s] and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health. The contents of this website are copyright of the respective authors. Links and resources are provided in good faith, T1 Resources is not responsible for Continue reading >>
Diabetes Support Groups In Western Australia
A diabetes support group is a group of people with diabetes, who regularly get together to share information, experiences and knowledge. Some groups provide on line support. Group members support each other and work together to improve each other’s quality of life. In most instances, the support groups are led by individuals living with diabetes rather than diabetes educators or other health professionals. Being part of a support group and receiving advice is complementary to professional care. Type 1 support groups The Telethon Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre supports children and their families to face the challenges of type 1 diabetes with confidence. The facility has many uses: meeting place, education space, diabetes clinic, chill-out space for adolescents, and a place to play. Contact the centre on 9446 6446 or visit the website (external link). Area Group Contact Online YWAIT (Young Western Australian Insulin Takers) 18-30 year olds, but all are welcome. Online support on Facebook. Meet up socially, also hold occasional events Rachel Lamb Email: [email protected] Online WAIT (Western Australian Insulin Takers) 30+ year olds, but all are welcome. Online support on Facebook. Meet up socially, also hold occasional events. Julie-Anne Watson Phone: 0432 955 616 Email: westernaustralianinsulintakers @yahoo.com.au Online myD – Young adults with type 1 Facebook page for young people with type 1 diabetes Visit myD (external link). Northern metro Parents of children with type 1 Meets regularly at different locations. Children welcome to attend. Olivia Marcinkowski Phone: 0410 556 935 Email: [email protected] Mixed support groups: type 1 and type 2 diabetes Bridgetown Diabetes Support Group Meetings 10.00am on first Tuesday of the month at the Old Convent. Joyce Ingram Continue reading >>
Emotional Support For Type 1 Diabetes
A support group can provide you with emotional encouragement as you deal with challenges unique to people with type 1 diabetes. "Having a support group can put you in touch with other people who are going through the same thing," notes Jennifer Goldman-Levine, PharmD, a diabetes educator and associate professor of pharmacy practice at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston. Goldman-Levine says that support groups are especially important because being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes can be isolating. "Only a small population in the diabetes community — 5 to 10 percent — has type 1 diabetes." Dana Lewis, a student at the University of Alabama and a diabetes advocate who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 14, agrees that feeling alone is a significant issue for type 1 diabetics. "Diabetes is not a disease or an illness that anyone can see. People don't think [having type 1 diabetes is] a big deal, but any fluctuations in your blood sugar can affect your mood and your performance in the classroom or at work," Lewis explains. A major benefit of type 1 diabetes support groups is "having someone who understands what it is like to live with that," she adds. Type 1 Diabetes: In-Person Support Groups When you get together with others who have type 1 diabetes, you can encourage each other, share ideas, talk about your experiences, and find new ways to cope with your condition. "There are [specific] problems that may arise in patients with type 1 diabetes, and sometimes going to support groups with other people who have been living with it longer than you can help," explains Goldman-Levine. She says that support group members can teach you things like how to adjust your insulin levels based on what you eat. "You can learn a lot from other people Continue reading >>
Chicago Support Groups
Family Link is a program that helps families when they need it most-every day. This program makes it possible for families of children with diabetes to meet one another and receive the information and support they need to cope with diabetes. Family Link offers families social and educational events, school advocacy and one on one emotional support for parents through our Parent Mentor program. To learn more about an upcoming events or to sign up for the montly newsletter, please contact Sean Wilson at [email protected] or 312-346-1805 ext. 6572 Local Support Groups & Educational Programs Please be advised that the following support groups are not associated with the American Diabetes Association (except where noted). The American Diabetes Association has not participated in organizing or planning these events. Therefore, the American Diabetes Association is not responsible for this event and the content discussed and does not assume any responsibility whatsoever for this event. This website notice has been provided for informational purposes and is not intended as an endorsement for any of the following programs. Adults with Type 1 Community connects adults with type 1 diabetes through social events and activities. The community seeks to provide a fourm for communication and interaction, as well as be a resource for adults and provide opportunities to mentor youth with type 1 diabetes. Though not a support group, a1c encourages community support of one another. Stay connected by joining us on Facebook . Touched by Type 1 (TBT1) is both an online and "in person" type 1 diabetes support group. We are a casual way for families and caregivers to chat about what goes on in the life of type 1 diabetes management. Kids range from young and newly diagnosed to teens and vete Continue reading >>
Support For Parents: The Pep Squad
Whether your family is new todiabetesor youre encountering a new set of challenges, the DRI Foundation is here to help. After all,we're in this together. Our PEP Squad -- Parents Empowering Parents -- offers emotional support and practical tips from professionals and fellow parents wholive with diabetes day-to-day. On ourprivate PEP Squad group on Facebook , you can connect with other diabetes parents, sharestories and struggles, complain, vent, or mentor and shed new light. Someone is usually "out there"at any time of day-- even in the wee hours after that 3 a.m. blood sugar check. Sometimes, all you need is to know youre not alone and thatsomeone else gets it. The DRI Foundation takes the opinions of this group seriously. We responded to members' concerns and because this is aclosed, or private, group, only approvedmembers are able to read posts. Some of the topics discussed include insurance issues, nighttime testing, travel tips, facing fears, holiday hints, bragging rights (about the brave kids!), tools, teens and tantrums. Whatever the issue, there are usually comments or suggestions. However, please remember that everyone is different, and you should check with your health care professionals before changing something your doctor had previously advised. Getmonthly news-you-can-use likebalancing life at work and athome, travel tips, parental grief, managing sick days, baby sitters and more. Learn from diabetes experts and parents just like you who might already have dealt with the same issue you're facing now. Sign up as a DRI Insider and we'll email the next "PEP Talk" to your inbox. Your child was just diagnosed with diabetes. Now what? So many parentshave asked this question.Our PEP Squad brochure can give you the answersand information on how to go on living y Continue reading >>
Support Group For Parents Coping With Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Go to: Abstract Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Active parental involvement, parental support in the diabetes management and family functioning are associated with optimal diabetes management and glycemic control. The purpose of this study was to assess parental satisfaction with participation in the group and their perceptions of the impact of the intervention on living and coping with childrens T1D. A sample of 34 parents of children with T1D participated in this trend study. The participants’ experience and satisfaction with support group was measured by a self- evaluation questionnaire, designed for the purpose of the present study. Quantitative data show that parents were overall satisfied with almost all measured items of the evaluation questionnaire (wellbeing in the group, feeling secure, experiencing new things, being able to talk and feeling being heard) during the 4-year period. However, parents from the second and third season, on average, found that the support group has better fulfilled their expectations than the parents from the first season (p = 0,010). The qualitative analysis of the participants’ responses to the open-ended questions was underpinned by four themes: support when confronting the diagnosis, transformation of the family dynamics, me as a parent, exchange of experience and good practice and facing the world outside the family. The presented parent support group showed to be a promising supportive, therapeutic and psychoeducative space where parents could strengthen their role in the upbringing of their child with T1D. Keywords: mothers, fathers, emotional regulation, family functioning, relational family model Go to: 1 INTRODUCTION A diagnosis of chronic illness, such as type 1 diabetes (T1D), i Continue reading >>
Resources For Parents, Teens, And Young Adults
Printed resources, support groups, and online forums can provide useful information and support at an often-stressful time of life. TRANSITIONS From Pediatric to Adult Health Care The National Diabetes Education Program has put together a number of materials to ease the transition from pediatric to adult care for teens with diabetes. Among them are a transition planning checklist, fill-in form summarizing a teen’s health status to be prepared by the pediatric team for the new adult care provider, and links to a wide variety of resources. To order NDEP publications by phone, call (888) 693-NDEP (6337). THE 411 ON DISABILITY DISCLOSURE A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities www.ncwd-youth.info/411-on-disability-disclosure National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability/Youth This downloadable workbook offers students and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to think about whether, when, and how to disclose a disability. Rather than tell them what to do, the workbook offers information and poses questions to help readers explore their personal attitudes and needs, as well as their options to disclose — or not — in various settings. STUDENTS WITH DIABETES www.studentswithdiabetes.com This is a growing network of support and interaction for young adults on college and university campuses. Check the Web site to see whether your student’s school has a chapter. If not, suggest that one be started! Type One Nationa This online support network sponsored by the JDRF has numerous groups for young people with Type 1 diabetes, teens, college students, and young adults, as well as a group for parents of teens. ADULTS LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES American Diabetes Association Community The ADA’s online community boards provides a forum for adults with Type 1 diabe Continue reading >>
