RESOURCES

• To learn the warning signs of Diabetic Keto Acidosis (DKA), click here

• We have partnered with Beyond Type 1 in their campaign to raise awareness of Type 1 Diabetes, print their informative flyer here

• Now you can test for Type 1 Diabetes antibodies right at home. Click here to learn more

• Make sure caretakers, friends, family, teachers, coaches and even your T1D know the signs and symptoms as well as the treatments of Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), get your Type 1 Diabetes 101 Fact Sheet here

•  Glucagon is the treatment for severely low blood sugar. Learn what it is and how to use it here

A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is not only scary, but it is also overwhelming. Take advantage of all of the information out there. 

• For advice and resources for parents, please visit:

  • https://www.t1everydaymagic.com

  • https://beyondtype1.org/understanding-type-1-diabetes/

  • https://beyondtype1.org/food-and-diabetes/

• For information about handling T1D at school please visit https://beyondtype1.org/school/

• To learn about the role of carbohydrates in the diabetics diet, please visit http://www.diabetes.org

• Find out the symptoms, treatment and dangers of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia

• Physical fitness is an important part of everyone’s life, having T1D is no exception. More information is available here

• How does an insulin pump work? Learn more here

• Learn the differences between type-1 and type-2 diabetes

• Grandparents guide to T1D is available at https://beyondtype1.org/the-grandparents-guide-to-t1d/

• If you are a caretaker of a newly diagnosed child with T1D and are interested in support in the New London County area, please contact our foundation here

For more information about type 1 diabetes (T1D), please visit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

• For more information about diabetes, please visit American Diabetes Association

• To volunteer, donate or learn more about community events and resources, please visit Waterford Youth Services Bureau

• To learn more about the Cactus Jack Foundation, please visit their website

• For more information about hospice and palliative care, support for loved ones of those with life limiting illnesses and bereavement counseling and support, please visit Hospice of Southeastern CT

  
  
  

 SOCIAL MEDIA

• Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes Parents/Children Support Group

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/CDNParentGroup/?ref=group_header

• Beyond Type 1

• Type 1 To Go

• JDRF

• https://www.instagram.com/beyondtype1/

• https://www.instagram.com/thediabeticjourney/

• https://www.instagram.com/diabeticmuscleandfitness/

Content provided on this site is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical or healthcare, safety, legal, or financial advice.