Skip to content
Helpful Websites
JDRF Websites
- JDRF Artificial Pancreas Project
Learn the latest news and information about this important project.
- JDRF Center for Islet Transplantation at Harvard Medical School
- Immune Tolerance Network Public Access Site
Learn about JDRF-funded or co-funded initiatives.
- JDRF Research: Preventing and Reversing Complications
Information about research to prevent and treat type 1 diabetes-related complications such as retinopathy (eye disease), neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney disease), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), and heart disease and stroke.
- JDRF Resources for Diabetes Educators (brochure)
- JDRF Resources for School Nurses (brochure)
- JDRF Resources for Endocrinologists (brochure)
- JDRF Online Diabetes Support Team
You’ll find one-to-one support, a sympathetic ear, and some practical suggestions from JDRF volunteers who have been there.
- JDRF Kids Online
The website for kids with type 1 diabetes and their friends and family.
- JDRF Kids Page: “Your Stuff”
Kids share their stories, art, ideas, and thoughts on life with diabetes. You can also find a penpal with diabetes.
- JDRF Countdown
This magazine provides an in-depth analysis of cutting edge type 1 diabetes research and treatments, profiles, and more.
- JDRF Countdown for Kids (JDRF Publication)
The first magazine especially for kids with type 1 diabetes; information, fun, role models, pen pals.
- JDRF-related topics on YouTube.com
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=jdrfonline
Aaron Kowalski, Children’s Congress videos
Diabetes Treatment Centers
Other Informative Websites
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
Learn about the professional medical organization devoted to the enhancement of the practice of clinical endocrinology
- American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
General diabetes information; find a diabetes educator
- Bellegrove Pharmacy
An online pharmaceutical company specializing in diabetes care.
- CDC’s Diabetes and Health Resource Page
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, provides answers to frequently asked questions about type 1 diabetes, along with information about prevention and treatment.
- Children with Diabetes
An "online community" for kids, families, and adults with diabetes
- Diabetes Camping Association
Find diabetes camps worldwide
- Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association (DESA)
DESA exists to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise and physical fitness
- Diabetes World
Articles, free newsletter, a question and answer forum, links to diabetes sites, interviews with celebrities with diabetes, and other resources
- dLife.com
dLife.com serves as a total diabetes hub, featuring the latest information and exclusive content about both types 1 and 2 from many of the top experts in the world. Topics include diagnosis, research, lifestyle, and diabetes treatment and management information.
- ICE Bands Northwest
I.C.E. Bands ( In Case of Emergency ) are personalized 100% silicone wristbands that include a person's name and contact phone number and medical information in the case of any type of accident or emergency.
- Insulin Pumpers
Provides information and support for adults and children with type 1 diabetes and their families interested in insulin pump therapy
- International Diabetes Institute
Presented by the International Diabetes Institute in Australia
- Islet Foundation
A comprehensive list of links to islet background and issues
- The National Diabetes Education Program
The National Diabetes Education Program is a federally-sponsored
initiative that involves public and private partners to improve
the treatment and outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes, to promote
early diagnosis, and to prevent the onset of diabetes.
- The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
This clearinghouse provides information about Type 1 diabetes to people with diabetes and to their families, health care professionals, and the public.
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- National Eye Institute
- National Institutes of Health
- Type 1 Diabetes Dictionary
This dictionary from the NIDDK defines words that are often used when people talk or write about type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes). It is designed for people who have type 1 diabetes and for their families and friends.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Diabetes Information
The FDA regulates the medical products used to treat type 1 diabetes, including glucose meters, insulin pumps, diabetes medicines, and insulin. Its website is an excellent source for new products that have received FDA approval and other current information about type 1 diabetes care.
