Adult Type 1 Toolkit
To fill an important gap in resources for adults with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has introduced the JDRF Adult Type 1 Toolkit. Written by adults who have type 1 diabetes themselves, the Toolkit is a personal guidebook to life with diabetes. It aims to help adults live well with the disease by providing a wealth of information and resources about the diagnosis and management of type 1 diabetes. It also covers issues surrounding specific life stages and situations, such as relationships and marriage, pregnancy and children, the workplace, and complications.

The Adult Type 1 Toolkit includes:

• Tools for adjusting to various situations and life stages
• Tips for managing day-to-day life with diabetes
• Practical medical information
• National and local resources
• Discussions on the disease’s economic, psychological, and social impact
• Diabetes research information and history

For a mere $10 you can provide a newly diagnosed child with a cuddly friend to keep them company in the hospital.

Hospitals are a scary place, especially for children who were unexpectedly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.  Every child’s reaction to this situation is different; however a common emotion is fear and uncertainty.  Over the past years, JDRF of Georgia has been there for these children, giving a cuddly bear of hope and letting them know they are not alone. These small bears have brought comfort and smiles to hundreds of children’s faces. Unfortunately, we recently ran out of bears.