How Can I Get More Involved and Find More Support in the Diabetes Community this Month?

Diabetes may not always be preventable, but there are many tools that people with diabetes can use to manage their condition and maximize their quality of life. In the era of information, there are countless online resources to access nutrition information, education and connections with others impacted by the disease. Further, there is a myriad of low and no-sugar products available, allowing people with diabetes to enjoy the foods and beverages they love while managing their blood sugar levels. CCC encourages all those impacted by diabetes to take advantage of their modern day “toolkit” of support and helpful resources offered from healthcare practitioners, family and friends, diabetes organizations, and the low- and no- calorie sweeteners industry.

• For information, research, and advocacy opportunities for all those impacted by diabetes in the United States, search the American Diabetes Association website.
• For newly diagnosed children, teens, and adults with type 1 diabetes, JDRF (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) provides resources, advocacy, and
• For healthcare professionals or others looking for specialized education tools and resources for those living with diabetes and their caretakers, check out the American Association of Diabetes Educators website.
• For more information on the global impact and opportunities that exist in the worldwide fight against diabetes, search the International Diabetes Federation website.