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Teens and Diabetes
Links for Parents

Michigan Diabetes Outreach Network
› This website has education modules, resource guides, schedules of community events and educational handouts. 
Michigan has many certified diabetes self-management education programs taught by certified diabetes educators. 

Financial Help for Diabetes Care
› The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) compiled resources into one place to help people with diabetes and their families find and access ways to help pay for diabetes care.

Parenting Awareness Michigan
› Provides guidance, materials and resources to broaden the understanding of effective parenting.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative
› This site provides useful tips and resources geared towards parents of teens.

Talk Early & Talk Often
› This Michigan resource provides tools to help parents talk to their children about the important issues of sexuality.

Michigan Parent Resources
› A comprehensive directory to help Michigan families and parents become aware of the services available through the State of Michigan.

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