Diabetes Resources
In Case of an Emergency – CALL 911
General Information on Diabetes
- Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- CDC
- Nationswide Children’s Hospital
- KidsHealth
- American Diabetes Association (Diabetes.org)
- Diabetes Canada
- Australia National Diabetes Services Scheme – Young people
- Diabetes Australia – Resources and Support
Care Transition
- Youth Page on Care Transition – Breakthrough T1D Australia
- Transitions in Care Guide – Breakthrough T1D Canada (pdf)
- The Diabetes Link
Support Groups and Camps
Camps
Tip: also ask your medical team or friends with diabetes for local camp recommendations
Support Groups
- Breakthrough T1D – Events
- The Diabetes Link – Online Communities (for college students)
- Type 1 Strong – List of Support Groups
- Defeat Diabetes – Supports Groups by State
- Diabetes UK – local Support Groups
- AACE – Support Groups
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Resources
- PMC article on CGM devices (compares FreeStyle Libre, Dexcom G4, Dexcom G5, Dexcom G6, Medtronic Guardian Connect)
- Healthline: Best Glucose Monitors (compares Contour Next One Glucose Meter, Nutrisense CGM Plans, Signos CGM Plans, Levels CGM, Freestyle Libre 3 Plus Sensor CGM, Dexcom G7, Eversense 365 CGM)
- ResearchGate: CGM Comparison (compares Dexcom G6, Medtronic Guardian 3, FreeStyle Libre, Eversense)
Insulin Pump Resources
If you are using or considering an insulin pump, these resources can help you learn about pump locations and setup:
Similar to CGMs, there are many insulin pumps brands available. Here are some websites where you can explore more about different pump options:
- Dana 1
- Medtronic
- iLet Bionic Pancreas System (tubed pump)
- Medtronic MiniMed (multiple tubed pumps)
- Medtrum
- Omnipod (multiple tubeless pumps)
- Tandem (multiple tubed pumps)
- Ypsopum