JDRF Resource Guide
Information and resources for children and adults with insulin dependent diabetes and their families. Compiled by our Chapter’s Community Outreach Committee, this information is provided strictly as a resource. JDRF does not evaluate nor recommend specific programs, corporations, organizations, institutions, or medical care providers. To download a printable copy of our current Resource Guide, please click here or contact Denise Pentescu at 248.355.1133 or dpentescu@jdrf.org to receive a copy in the mail.

Online Resources
JDRF has developed a number of resources to help every member of the family cope with diabetes. Visit www.jdrf.org to find basic information about diabetes and its management. The site also features special sections for kids and teens with diabetes, JDRF's Online Diabetes Support Team, information on clinical trials, diabetes-related articles, JDRF's Life with Diabetes email newsletter, and Juvenation, the largest social network for people with type 1 diabetes.

Bag of Hope
The Bag of Hope is designed to provide support and information to families with a child recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Each “kit” is packaged in a JDRF branded backpack and contains an Accu-Chek blood glucose meter, a support DVD, and a variety of books for children and their caregivers. Each bag also includes the popular Rufus the Bear. The Bag of Hope is free of charge and available only from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. To learn more, please contact Denise Pentescu at 248.355.1133 or dpentescu@jdrf.org.

Networking Coffees
Social meetings for parents, caregivers and anyone with insulin-dependant diabetes. Meetings encourage dialogue about the dynamics of living with diabetes and provide a forum to connect with others impacted by the disease. For meeting dates and locations, or to learn how you can start a Networking Coffee in your own community, please contact Denise Pentescu at 248.355.1133 or dpentescu@jdrf.org.

Friendly Listener Mentor Group
Volunteers eager to share their experience of living with type 1 diabetes and trained to help the newly diagnosed or those encountering difficult times living with diabetes. JDRF’s volunteer mentors reach out and connect with others who are in need of support, information and the resources JDRF has to offer.

JDRF Education Series Your local JDRF Chapter is committed to hosting a series of educational seminars for those impacted by diabetes. Two-hour seminars on subjects of interest to patients and families will be held in major metropolitan areas across the eastern half of Michigan’s lower peninsula. Visit this page again for more information, or contact Denise Pentescu at 248.355.1133 or dpentescu@jdrf.org

Diabetes Today and Tomorrow Conference
Free, full-day conference held annually in Southeast Michigan for children, adults and teens with insulin-dependent diabetes and their caregivers. Conference features leading diabetes experts addressing research and treatment advances, exhibitors, and a “camp” designed for children with diabetes. For information about JDRF’s 2010 conference, please contact JDRF at 248.355.1133 or JDRFcares@jdrf.org.