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Diabetes Academy is back!
Diabetes Academy will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Johns Creek United Methodist Church starting at 9:00 am. This is a FREE event. Classes will be for training caregivers, teachers, and family members about Type 1 diabetes AND more advanced classes will be available for parents and teens. Free babysitting will be offered. Product vendors will be there to display the latest in pumps, glucometers, and insulin therapy.
- Begin the registration process NOW. Click here.
- Get a list of class descriptions here
- Download the Diabetes Academy brochure here
Halloween Photos!
Click here for photos taken during our 2007 Halloween Carnival.
Family Network has you covered from A (Abes) to Z!!
Are you ‘in touch’ with the Family Network program? Family Network is a group of dedicated volunteers, coming together to offer support, encouragement, and programming for families of children with diabetes. Recently diagnosed, or a tried and true veteran - it doesn’t matter here. We all have something to contribute, and we all have much to learn.
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For recently diagnosed children:
Bags of Hope contain a variety of educational and comforting support materials—some geared to the child, and some geared to their caregivers—the most popular of which is Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes, but also includes a support video, children’s books, and an Accu-Chek Blood Glucose Meter.
Please SIGN UP for your area Family Network and to receive a Bag of Hope for your recently diagnosed child today.
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The Family Network is made up of many committees, and is headed by Julie Abes. Committees include:
- Mentors
- Support Groups
- School Site & Community Outreach
- Hospital Visitors
- Walk to Cure Diabetes- Family Walk Teams
- Family Events, including Sugar Show, Summer White Water Party, Halloween Carnival and Age Events.
These committees work throughout the year to provide services to our JDRF families, and there is a place for every willing volunteer. If you’d like to get more involved with JDRF, or are seeking assistance in a particular area, the Family Network might be just what you’ve been looking for. If you’d like more information, please contact Julie at jabes@jdrf.org.
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A 504 plan can assure your child of a smooth transition into a new or upcoming school program.