Online communities, networks, and publications can be a great source of information for both people newly diagnosed with diabetes, and also for people who have been living with diabetes for a while. Below are some of our favorite websites and online resources for finding support and learning about diabetes.

ASweetLife

This online magazine features insights on everything diabetes-related including lifestyle, products & tech, recipes, nutrition, and overall health. We love the articles here and how diverse the content is. Some of our favorite posts include:

• New CDC Report Shows We're Failing to Stop Diabetes
• Talking about Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
• How 24 Women Live Successfully with Diabetes
• Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Diabetes

diaTribe

diaTribe is an online publication with articles geared at helping people make sense of diabetes. The site features resources for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, and discusses everything from mental health to recipes to technology products. Some of our recent favorite articles include:

• Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on 18 Meters
• Steps for Better Foot Health - What you can do today
• Monofilaments to Test for Neuropathy
• Avoiding Complications of Diabetes

dLife

Since 2004, dLife has been a platform for people to more about diabetes and connect with other diabetes consumers, patients, and caregivers. They're articles and resources are highly comprehensive, including the following resources:

• Glucose Meter Shopping Guide
• Diabetes and your feet
• High Blood Sugar Emergencies
• Injecting Insulin How-To

JDRF

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Their organization does incredible work in the community, hosting a myriad of local events. Apart from the research they fund, they have a highly comprehensive compendium of resources and informational documents. Some of our favorite resources are:

• T1D Connection Program: Get support and connect with a volunteer and discuss your questions and connect with the T1D community at JDRF.
• Online Diabetes Support Team: Ask and get answers to all your T1D questions from JDRF volunteers.
• T1D Toolkits: Resources and advice on multiple facets of T1D.

Joslin Diabetes Center

The Joslin Diabetes Center works to pioneer research and the treatment of diabetes. Apart from their clinic and work, they offer online diabetes classes. Some of our favorite online resources from Joslin include:

• 7 Skills You Need to Develop to Manage Your Diabetes
• Comprehensive Diabetes Checklist
• Diabetes and Emergencies: How to Prepare
• 6 Tips for Avoiding Complications of Diabetes

Diabetes Sisters

This women-centered online community was started in 2008, with the goal of offering a range of education and support services for women with diabetes. The organization has a list of educational resources, blogs, events, and support groups. Some of our favorite resources include:

• The Reality of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in the Feet
• What is diabetic neuropathy? How do I know if I have it?
• The Link Between Diabetes and Kidney Disease
• How many of your lows go unnoticed?

Diabetic Connect

Diabetic Connect is a social network for people with diabetes that has a variety of tools including discussions, recipes, treatments, news, and general Q&A. It's a great place to ask questions if you're looking for more information or resources related to diabetes management and care. Some of our picks for resources and content on their site include:

• Caring for Your Feet
• Diabetes Can be Deadlier Than You Think
• Frequent Glucose Monitoring Improves Outcomes
• How to Give Yourself a Diabetes Performance Review

Diabetes Daily

Founded in 2005, the Diabetes Daily community offers a number of online resources and free downloads for people with diabetes. Some of our favorite resources include:

• Studying Longtime Type 1 Diabetes and the Role of Exercise and Glucose Management
• Why People with Type 1 Diabetes Shouldn't Compare Themselves to Others
• Approaching Mental Health Wellbeing and Diabetes
• How to Check Your Blood Sugar

Glu

Glu is an online community for the T1D Exchange and works to educate and connect people with T1D. The community features a 'Question of the Day,' where you can learn more about a particular aspect of diabetes and diabetes management. It also opens a dialogue and discussion around the topic with your peers. Some of our favorite articles from Glu include:

• The Eternal Optimist: Seeing Diabetes Through a New Lens
• How You Can Start Saving Money on Diabetes Supplies Today
• Did you know? An overview of Gastroparesis

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