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Teens and Diabetes
Links for Teens Living with Diabetes


National Diabetes Education Program 
› This website gives a quick and easy overview about living with diabetes, and the articles are also available to print. Take the quiz and see how much you know!

Leaving Home for Life on your OwnPDF:  
› This resource gives tips to teens with diabetes leaving home for the first time.

Articles from the American Diabetes Association
 These articles include information on growing up, dating and diabetes, sex and pregnancy, alcohol, tobacco and drugs, and many more written just for teens!

Teens Message Board, American Diabetes Association
› A place for teen-to-teen discussions. A free username is required to post. 

DiabeTeens
› A website sharing diabetes-related health information.

Planet D, American Diabetes Association
› "This is your place to explore more about diabetes, discover new things about yourself, and connect with new friends!"

My Diabetes Central
› Updated diabetes news and information.

American Diabetes Association

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

dLife
› "dLife is the place for all aspects of your diabetes lifestyle, offering information and community support for type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and caregivers. From questions about blood sugar to delicious diabetic recipes, we're here to help."

Juvenation
› Juvenation is a social network created by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for people with type 1 diabetes and their families and friends.

Diabetes Center from Nemours
› An interactive website providing information from articles, videos and personal stories.

Diabetes: A Guide for Teens from the Center for Young Women's Health
› This guide answers the commonly asked questions from teens about diabetes. 

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative
› This site provides accurate health information and resources geared towards teens!

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