PADRE Foundation -
Provides education and support groups for children with diabetes and their parents and siblings. Also conducts community education on diabetes prevention and disease managements.
www.padrefoundation.org
714-532-8330



Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation -
JDRF, the leading charitable funder and advocate of juvenile (type 1) diabetes research worldwide, was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
www.jdrf.org

Joslin Diabetes Center -
Joslin Diabetes Center is the only diabetes institution in the world that goes beyond a single focus. With efforts in these three critical areas, a synergy develops: researchers, clinicians and educators collaborate in ways that produce cutting-edge scientific discovery, unique clinical care models and pioneering educational strategies. This one-of-a-kind framework has an impact on people with diabetes locally, nationally and across the globe.
www.joslin.org


Abbott / Freestyle meter -
FreeStyle blood glucose monitoring systems feature accurate technology, the world's smallest blood sample size (0.3 microliter) and virtually pain-free testing.
www.diabeteshealthconnection.com/products/monitors/freestyle

childrenwithdiabetes.com -
The mission of Children with Diabetes is to promote understanding of the care and treatment of diabetes, especially in children; to increase awareness of the need for unrestricted diabetes care for children at school and daycare; to support families living with diabetes; and to promote understanding of research into a cure.
www.childrenwithdiabetes.com

American Diabetes Association -
The mission of the ADA is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
www.diabetes.org

Diabetic Youth Services/ Camp Conrad-Chinnock Camp
Conrad-Chinnock offers multiple sessions for youth, each packed with a variety of adventurous age-appropriate activities, including water activities in a heated pool, mountain biking, dances, arts and crafts, lake canoeing, volleyball, basketball and hiking expeditions. These sessions create a special place where youth and teens develop relationships that last a lifetime while exploring emerging concerns and social issues. The medical program is designed to impart self-management skills which can lead to a longer and healthier life. All cabins are fully enclosed to accommodate eight to ten youth and trained counselor. Attendance at these sessions is restricted to youth and teens with diabetes. All sessions are led by a pediatric endocrinologist, and a team of physicians, nurses and dietitians. The camp has registered dietitians on staff. Meals and snacks are planned based on a carbohydrate counting system. www.dys.org