Finding support

In a previous blog, I wrote about how a person with Type 1 diabetes may transition from a pediatrics diabetes program to an adult medical diabetes program. Once involved in an adult program, research has found that continuing and maintaining the medical diabetic care can be very challenging

Transitioning from a pediatrics diabetes program to an adult diabetes program can be exciting and also an unknown, which can be scary for the 18 year old and their parents or caregiver.

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.

Find out about the resources available to people living with diabetes, and learn how to access them online at the Diabetes Care Community site. Includes information about local community organizations and groups, along with other online resources.

As September approaches, moving away from home – whether you’re off to college or university, or to a new job – can be both exciting and scary.

Since 95% of the care of diabetes management rests on the person with diabetes, it is important for this individual to find a diabetes team that is understanding, caring, and educated in the skills of how best to manage diabetes.

What community help is available for people living with diabetes, and how do you access it? This is the place to find out.