Join the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) this month as they raise awareness about type 1 diabetes!

Starting in November, JDRF kicked off Diabetes Awareness Month by sharing personal stories of adversity and perseverance. They are launching a campaign to remind communities that people are not defined by their type 1 diabetes.  Here is a brief list of some updated terms to use when talking about diabetes.

They have jazzed up their website so users can access fun and informative quizzes on the JDRF website to test your knowledge of type 1 diabetes.

Plus, on the site, users can also create their own “#ImTheTpye” profile to join the community and spread awareness of type 1 diabetes, like this adorable teenager in the photo.  JDRF will also be taking steps to increase research funding as well as guaranteeing that all individuals have access to proper diabetes care. 

Make sure to check the JDRF Website after World Diabetes Day on November 14 for more personal stories and blog posts! 

Other exciting opportunities to connect and advocate for best diabetes care include:

• Join TypeOneNation.org, is JDRF’s vibrant social network for people with T1D, their families and friends. The site is created for—and powered by—the T1D community. Share T1D topics, tips and tricks or connect through shared experiences. You’re not alone in this journey, and TypeOneNation is here to help us come together!

 

• Find your local JDRF chapter on JDRF.org and check out their upcoming events or follow them on Facebook. A JDRF chapter may be closer than you think! Local chapters provide dynamic programming, local resources and community events that will help you engage with neighbors and friends in your area.

 

• A T1D diagnosis is overwhelming, and our Bag of Hope® aims to provide newly diagnosed families with a variety of resources they can use to help with their child transition into this new way of life. Along with educational materials, we’ve included a special friend — Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes® — to show newly diagnosed children that they are not alone while learning to take shots and test blood sugar. Ask your local chapter about delivering a Bag of Hope to a newly diagnosed family in your area.