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Support Groups
The NEO Chapter of JDRF hold support group meetings on the third Saturday of every other month (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, and Nov).  These groups offer an opportunity for newly diagnosed and their families to talk with other families and medical professionals on a variety of issues that arise when living with type 1 diabetes.  These groups meet at the JDRF office from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
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Emergency Preparedness for Diabetes

Parents of children with diabetes must review with the school the readiness of the school to take care of their child in a crisis. Parents should be familiar with a school’s emergency plan. Each school has a different emergency plan depending on the school layout.

Depending on the type of emergency, students may be locked in their classroom, or they may be moved to a general area, such as a gymnasium or cafeteria. Either…

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MyCareConnect - Staying in the loop

A Mother and Daughter inspiration…

My daughter, Sarah, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in January 2003. Once the initial shock wore off, my maternal instincts took over. I wanted to protect my child from the long-term effects of this disease. At the same time, as a working mother, I experienced the stress of handing over the care of my child to others and not knowing how her…

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Coffee Klatches

Sometimes it is nice to share information or ideas about living with type 1 diabetes. Whether you are a newly diagnosed family or have been living with type 1 diabetes for years, there is comfort in sharing what you know and learning new things. We have a terrific community who are knowledgeable and willing to share with other families their experiences. 

Several “coffee” groups have begun meeting in different areas.  Here’s the ones we…

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Halloween Tips

A few quick tricks for managing Halloween

Halloween can be tricky for those who have type 1 diabetes…

With just a few tricks in mind, Halloween can still be a treat for children with type 1 diabetes. While children across the nation are going to parties, running from door to door, and eating chocolates and candy by the bagful, there are ways that Halloween can still be fun for children who don’t have the traditional…

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Back to School with Type 1 Diabetes

The first day of the school year can be scary for any student and parent.  Sending a child with type 1 diabetes to school can fill parents and students with anxiety the first couple of days.  There are some steps you can take to start the school year off in the right direction, some laws that protect your child, and some resources to help everyone keep your child safe and healthy while at school.

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Managing Sick Days

JDRF has prepared the following tips to help you better manage sick days—but be sure to talk to your doctor as well. These general guidelines will most likely need to be adjusted depending on the person with type 1 diabetes and the nature and severity of the illness.

Monitor blood sugar levels more frequently

When you are under stress from illness or injury, your body releases hormones, which can cause blood sugar levels to…

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Newsletters

Education & Outreach Newsletter
The Education & Outreach Newsletter is a quarterly newsletter specially designed for the Northeast Ohio Chapter of JDRF families.  These issues include: research updates, highlights on upcoming events, and information regarding support groups and upcoming speaker series.

To read past issues of the Education & Outreach Newsletter view the following links:

Spring 2012 issue
Spring 2011 Issue
Spring 2009 Issue
Winter…

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Sugar Substitutes Made Simple

Sugar substitutes can add sweetness, but with less calories than sugar and they do not raise blood sugar levels like regular sugar.  There are many myths and misinformation about sweeteners.  The sweeteners on the US market have not been shown to cause cancer or other diseases in people.

Click here for a document that provides a general overview of many available sweeteners on the market today.

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Diabetes, Sports, and Exercise

Mr. Rick Philbin was diagnosed at 34 years old.  His biggest fear was that he would have to stop playing basketball, but instead has figured out how to make his exercise part of his treatment.  He believes that exercise should be a vital part of all our children’s lives, and as a matter of fact, ADA recommends that diabetics should exercise 7 days a week.

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