Online Resources & Helpful Websites
On Diabetes Basics
For Parents of Children with T1D
For Kids & Teens with T1D
On Mental Health and the Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes
- American Diabetes Association provides information and resources, hosts community events, and conducts research and advocacy: https://www.diabetes.org
- ADA Mental Health Provider Directory to locate mental health professionals in your area that have expertise in diabetes care: https://professional.diabetes.org/mhp_listing
- Safety and Diabetes Care at School: https://www.diabetes.org/resources/know-your-rights/safe-at-school-state-laws
- diaTribe is a patient-focused online publication covering a wide variety of topics related to diabetes: https://diatribe.org/
- Children with Diabetes provides education, support, and conferences for families living with type 1 diabetes: https://childrenwithdiabetes.com/
- OnTrack Diabetes provides practical, up-to-date, medically-reviewed articles, expert tips, inspirational patient stories, informative podcasts and webinars, blood-sugar friendly recipes, and exercise slideshows and videos: https://www.ontrackdiabetes.com/
- JDRF (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) funds research, advocates for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, provides a support network, hosts a variety of events, and provides guides and resources: https://www.jdrf.org/
- Resources & Support page: https://www.jdrf.org/t1d-resources/
- TypeOneNation community forum, events, and resources: https://www.jdrf.org/community/typeonenation/
- Find a clinical research trial to participate in: https://www.jdrf.org/impact/research/clinical-trials/
- Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is a research center dedicated to developing a biological cure for diabetes: https://www.diabetesresearch.org/living-with-diabetes
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/
- KidsHealth Diabetes Information
- For Parents: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/center/diabetes-center.html?WT.ac=ctg#catendocrine
- For Kids: https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/center/diabetes-center.html?WT.ac=en-p-diabetes-center-j#catendocrine
- For Teens: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/center/diabetes-center.html?WT.ac=en-p-diabetes-center-j#catendocrine
- Beyond Type 1 is an online diabetes community that provides education, advocacy, and the path to a cure: https://beyondtype1.org/
- Lilly Parent and Kid Video Series for Type 1 Diabetes provides tools and resources help parents and kids manage type 1 diabetes day to day: https://www.lillydiabetes.com/type-1-diabetes#videos
- T1 Everyday Magic (a Lilly Diabetes & Disney Partnership) has advice, resources, books, and printables for kids and parents: https://www.t1everydaymagic.com/
- College Diabetes Network provides resources and community connection for high school students, college students, and young professionals with diabetes: https://collegediabetesnetwork.org/
- Resource hub page: https://collegediabetesnetwork.org/resource-hub
- Childcare/Sitter Information:
- Guide for Sitters: https://www.myomnipod.com/podder-support/resources-troubleshooting/sitter-guide
- Diabetes Babysitting Service: https://safesittings.com/
- Diabetes Camps: https://www.diabetescamps.org/find-a-camp/
- GetInsulin.org assists people who need help affording their insulin by creating customized action plans to guide them to solutions (available in English and Spanish): https://getinsulin.org/
- Lenny the Lion is a kids diabetes website with information, games, and activities: http://www.lenny-diabetes.com/index.htm
- Diabetes Wise helps people learn about and choose the right diabetes devices for them: https://diabeteswise.org/
- JDRF - Beyond Type 1 Alliance Information About COVID-19 and Diabetes: https://coronavirusdiabetes.org/
- diaTribe COVID-19 Resources: https://diatribe.org/covid-19
- ADA Safety at School During COVID-19: https://diabetes.org/resources/know-your-rights/safe-at-school-state-laws/safe-school-coronavirus-resources
- Children with Diabetes Back to School Information: https://childrenwithdiabetes.com/articles/back-to-school-covid-19-diabetes-resource
On Diabetes Basics
- Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin by Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE
- Bright Spots & Landmines: The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me by Adam Brown
- Sugar Surfing: How to Manage Type 1 Diabetes in a Modern World by Stephen Ponder
- Taming the Tiger: Your First Year with Diabetes by William Lee Dubois
- Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes by Amy Tenderich & Dr. Richard Jackson
- Cheating Destiny: Living with Diabetes, America's Biggest Epidemic by James Hirsch
- Pumping Insulin: Everything You Need for Success with an Insulin Pump by John Walsh & Ruth Roberts
- The Book of Better: Life With Diabetes Can't Be Perfect, Make It Better by Chuck Eichten
- Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults: 7th US edition by Dr. Ragnar Hanas
For Parents of Children with T1D
- Understanding Diabetes & A First Book for Understanding Diabetes Companion (aka The Pink Panther Books) by Dr. H. Peter Chase & Dr. David M. Maahs
- Kids First, Diabetes Second: Tips for Parenting a Child with Type 1 Diabetes by Leighann Calentine
- Diabetes and Me: An Essential Guide for Kids and Parents by Kim Chaloner & Nick Bertozzi
- Life is Short, Laundry is Eternal by Scott Benner
- Raising Teens with Diabetes: A Survival Guide for Parents by Moira McCarthy Stanford
- The Type 1 Life: A Road Map for Parents of Children with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes by Jessica Freeman
For Kids & Teens with T1D
- Even Little Kids Get Diabetes by Connie White Pirner
- Open Up Your Bag: A Diabetes Picture Book by Mike Lawson
- Moose and Giraffe Poetry Books by Yerachmiel Altman
- Carolyn's Robot Relative by Dana M. Lewis
- Lara Takes Charge (Helping Kids Understand Diabetes) by Rocky Lang
- Even Superheroes Get Diabetes by Sue Ganz-Schmitt (and other Insulin Comics publications)
- Be a Hero! Help Find a Way to Prevent Diabetes with the Great Katie Kate by Dr. M. Maitland DeLand
- Emma's Extra Snacks: A Story about Type 1 Diabetes (a Caillou & American Diabetes Association partnership)
- Rufus Comes Home: Rufus the Bear with Diabetes by Kim Gosselin
- Taking Diabetes to School by Kim Gosselin
- Coco the Monkey with Diabetes Books (Disney & Lilly Diabetes)
- Coco's First Sleep Over (available in English & Spanish)
- Go, Team Coco!
- Coco Goes Back to School (Available in English & Spanish)
- Coco and Goofy's Goofy Day
- Also check out the other books from the Lilly Diabetes & Disney collaboration: https://www.t1everydaymagic.com/lilly-and-disneys-type-1-diabetes-bookshelf/
- Covering the Bases by Leigh Olsen
- Ballerina Dreams: A Book for Children with Diabetes by Zippora Karz
- The Babysitter's Club: The Truth about Stacey by Ann M. Martin & Raina Telgemeier
- Sugar Linings: Finding the Bright Side of Type 1 Diabetes by Sierra Sandison
- Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes: The Ultimate Gide for Teens and Young Adults by Patrick McAllister
On Mental Health and the Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes
- Dealing with Diabetes Burnout: How to Recharge and Get Back on Track When You Feel Frustrated and Overwhelmed Living with Diabetes by Ginger Vieira
- Diabetes Burnout: What to Do When You Can't Take It Anymore by William H. Polonsky
- Balancing Diabetes: Conversations about Finding Happiness and Living Well by Kerri Sparling
- Thriving with Diabetes: Learn How to Take Charge of your Body to Balance Your Sugars and Improve Your Lifelong Health by Dr. Paul Rosman & David Edelman
- Too Sweet: The Not-So-Serious Side to Diabetes by Laura Kronen
- If I Kiss You, Will I Get Diabetes? by Quinn Nystrom
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Last updated 3/2021