RESOURCES
FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

• Diabetes Information
• Joslin Locations
• Joslin Clinic Newsletter
• Request Information from Joslin
• Joslin Store

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

• DO IT — Tune Up Your Diabetes!
• Why WAIT — The Joslin Program for Diabetes Weight Management
• Multicultural Health Clinics
• Joslin Medalist Program
• Camp Joslin

GET INVOLVED IN DIABETES RESEARCH

• The Joslin 50-Year Medalist Study
• Study testing a drug called Abatacept, to try to interrupt the autoimmune attack that is present in people at the onset of type 1 diabetes, to see if they can continue to make some of their own insulin.
• The Tolerance Study: a new study to better understand what causes type 1 diabetes to help find new ways to prevent or reverse the disease.
• TrialNet: Volunteers Needed to Help Study the Development, Prevention and Early Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes

View Other Research
Volunteer Opportunities here...

THIS WEEK'S
LIVING WITH DIABETES

This Week's Recipe Crispy Garlic Potatoes Excellent with grilled meat and fish, these potatoes will fill your craving for fat-laden French fries.

• Enjoying Thanksgiving with Diabetes
  Thanksgiving can be challenging for people with diabetes who are trying to manage blood glucose levels and weight.  With careful planning, you can make healthy choices that fit into your diabetes meal plan and enjoy this wonderful celebration with friends and family, says Tracey Lucier, R.D., Nutrition Educator, at Joslin Diabetes Center.
  
• Understanding your Child's Feelings about Diabetes
  

  Living with diabetes can be emotionally challenging for your child.  Jennifer Douglass, MEd, Child Life Specialist, at Joslin Diabetes Center, discusses some common feelings your child with diabetes may have and how you can help them cope.

• C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., on NPR's "Science Friday"
  Ronald Kahn, M.D., Vice Chairman of the Joslin Board at Joslin Diabetes Center, was interviewed on NPR's "Science Friday," where he discussed current research in diabetes. Learn more about these studies and listen to a podcast of the program.
  

• Learn how to better manage diabetes. More information in the Joslin Library

DIABETES AT SCHOOL

Resources for parents of children with diabetes to educate school personnel about the care and services their children need in school and day care settings.

Hero Among Us

Dr. Lori Laffel, Chief of Joslin Diabetes Center’s Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Section, was honored by the Boston Celtics as a "Hero Among Us" during their game on Friday, November 14, World Diabetes Day.

HAPPENING NOW

• Check out the CalorieKing and Joslin "Shop. Click. Cure." online promotion.

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

• Joslin Clinical Guidelines
• Joslin Research Sections
• Professional Education
• Business Partnerships
• Advanced Practice Program for Nutrition Professionals
• Resources for School Nurses
• Careers at Joslin

DIABETES RESEARCH NEWS

• Joslin Research Links Genetic Variant, Poor Glycemic Control to Coronary Artery Disease

• Joslin Researchers Identify New Source of Insulin-Producing Cells

• Novel Short-Term Weight-Loss Approach Works Long-Term for Type 2 Diabetes
• Joslin Study Identifies Protein that Produces 'Good' Fat
• Joslin Study Finds Insulin Resistance Causes Gallstones

FOR THE MEDIA

FOR THE NEWLY DIAGNOSED

Diabetes resources:

• Type 1 Diabetes in Children
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Gestational Diabetes
• Nutrition and Meal Planning
• Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Physical Activity

Healthy Joslin Recipes