Juvenile (Type 1) Diabetes Webliography
This webliography has been designed to provide useful information for those wishing to learn more about juvenile (type 1) diabetes. This disease is chronic and life-threatening, yet with the proper knowledge it can be managed effectively. We hope that these ten links provided will be of use to anyone looking to expand their understanding of juvenile diabetes.
1. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (http://www.jdrf.ca/)
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. (2011). Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada.
Retrieved April 17, 2011, from http://www.jdrf.ca/
The JDRF webpage offers a wealth of resources relating to juvenile diabetes, including current research information, tips on healthy living and managing your diabetes, as well as advocacy information and links. Check it out today for the latest news and to learn how you can get involved!
2. Type 1 Diabetes – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis – Condition Factsheets – Body & Health (http://bodyandhealth.canada.com/condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=213)
MediResource, Inc. (2011). Type 1 Diabetes – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis – Condition
Factsheets – Body & Health . Retrieved April 17, 2011, from Postmedia Network Inc website:
http://bodyandhealth.canada.com/condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=213
This comprehensive fact sheet covers various aspects of juvenile diabetes including general information, causes, symptoms/complications, diagnosis and treatment. This is an up to date, highly useful website through which anyone can learn the facts about type 1 diabetes.
3. Canadian Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.ca/)
Canadian Diabetes Association. (2011). Canadian Diabetes Association. Retrieved April 17, 2011,
from http://www.diabetes.ca/
The C.D.A. is the foremost Canadian advocacy association for diabetics. This website contains extensive information pertaining to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including research information, advocacy/ volunteer opportunities, nutritional information, and much more. It is an extremely useful and informative site.
4. American Diabetes Association – Diabetes Basics (http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/)
American Diabetes Association. (2010). Diabetes Basics. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/
This website provides much valuable information on both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including statistics, treatment and care, blood glucose control tips, and an extensive glossary of common medical terms relating to diabetes.
5. GlucoMenu – Type 1 Versus Type 2 Diabetes (http://www.glucomenu.com/articles/diabetes_difference_between_type1_and_type2.asp)
GlucoMenu. (2011). Type 1 versus Type 2 Diabetes . Retrieved April 17, 2011, from
http://www.glucomenu.com/articles/diabetes_difference_between_type1_and_type2.asp
Straightforward, easy to read article that explains the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in terms of the particulars of the diseases themselves as well as their different treatments. This is a useful and well-written resource that clearly distinguishes between the two most common forms of diabetes.
6. MedHelp – Diabetes Juvenile Type 1 Community (http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Diabetes---Juvenile-Type-I/show/220)
Med Help. (2010). Diabetes - Juvenile Type 1 Community. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Diabetes---Juvenile-Type-I/show/220
This forum is designated as a place to discuss any issues or questions relating to Juvenile Diabetes. The forums touch upon an extremely broad range of topics, including blood sugar control, treatment programs, exercise, effects of alcohol and drugs, complications, and even employment issues. This “patient support community” is a useful place to learn more about different issues surrounding Juvenile Diabetes and receive support from other individuals facing the disease.
7. Diabetes Research Institute (http://www.diabetesresearch.org/)
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. (2010). Diabetes Research Institute : The best hope for
a cure. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from http://www.diabetesresearch.org/
This website provides information on the most current diabetes research going on around the globe, as well as ways to get involved with international advocacy efforts. Also included is a “Living With Diabetes” section, containing useful information to help diabetics understand and manage the disease.
8. KidsHealth Diabetes Center (http://kidshealth.org/kid/diabetes_basics/)
KidsHealth. (2011). Diabetes Center. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from The Nemours Foundation
website: http://kidshealth.org/kid/diabetes_basics/
This website contains basic information about diabetes written in an easily understood style for children afflicted with the disease, or their siblings/ friends, etc. Of particular note is the dictionary feature, containing over 30 medical terms relating to diabetes with definitions written in very simple language. Also includes recipes, personal stories, and much more!
9. Type 1 Parents (http://www.type1parents.org/index.php)
Type 1 Parents. (2010). Type 1 Parents.org. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from Simple Machines LLC website: http://www.type1parents.org/index.php
Type 1 Parents is a community for parents or caretakers of children with type 1 diabetes. This website includes a variety of resources, general information, product reviews, forums, and much more. The site is written in plain English and includes a search feature to make navigation incredibly easy.
10. Children With Diabetes (http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/)
Children with Diabetes. (2011). Children with Diabetes: The online community for kids, families
and adults with diabetes. Retrieved April 17, 2011, from Children With Diabetes, Inc website:
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/
This website contains numerous diabetes care tips, a forum, chat room, as well as a database
of profiles of children with diabetes telling their personal stories. Offering the latest news stories,
conference and event information, book reviews and much more, Children with Diabetes is a great
resource for young diabetics and their families.