Organizations
The Canadian Diabetes Association
1400–522 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 2R5
Toll-free: 1-800-BANTING (1-800-226-8464)
Web: www.diabetes.ca
E-mail: info@diabetes.ca
If you have diabetes, know someone who does, or simply want to learn more about diabetes, you will find helpful information on this website. You can learn about the types of diabetes, living with and managing diabetes, and information on diabetes in Canada and around the world.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada
7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 311
Markham, ON L3R 5J2
905-944-8700
Fax: 905-944-0800
Toll-free: 1-877-287-3533
Web: www.jdrf.ca
E-mail: general@jdrf.ca
Check out the "life with diabetes" section of this website to learn more about managing your child's diabetes and read about other families' stories and experiences.
The American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
Toll-free: 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383)
Web: www.diabetes.org
E-mail: AskADA@diabetes.org
The American Diabetes Association has programs in all 50 states reaching out to hundreds of communities. You may want to check out the "For Parents and Kids" section of this site for helpful information.
Websites
Children with Diabetes
www.childrenwithdiabetes.org
British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital
www.endodiab.bcchildrens.ca
Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association (DESA)
www.diabetes-exercise.org/resources
Diabetes Hope Foundation
www.diabeteshopefoundation.com
The Diabetes Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of children and adolescents living with diabetes and help them reach their full potential. It offers financial assistance, scholarships for students with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and community support.
Good 2 Go Transition Program at The Hospital for Sick Children
www.sickkids.ca/good2go/index.html
This program is aimed at helping teens with chronic health conditions successfully make the transition from paediatric to adult care.
Magazines
Diabetes Dialogue
Published quarterly by the Canadian Diabetes Association
More information at www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and-you/literature/diabetes-dialogue/
Countdown Canada
Published quarterly by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada
More information at www.jdrf.ca
Diabetes Forecast
Published monthly by the American Diabetes Association
More information at www.diabetes.org/news-research/news/diabetes-forecast.html
Diabetes Self-Management
Published bi-monthly by R.A. Rappaport Publishing, New York, NY
1-800-234-0923
Also available at www.diabetesselfmanagement.com
Books
When a Child Has Diabetes, 3rd edition
Denis Daneman, Marcia Frank, and Kusiel Perlman
Toronto: Key Porter Books, 2010.
A comprehensive guide for families that includes case histories, charts and diagrams, and tips on day-to-day living. Addresses what Type 1 diabetes is and how it is controlled, management, helping a young child deal with this condition, family issues, and complications.
Reflections on Diabetes: 39 Inspirational, Real-life Stories on Living with Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 1996.
It’s Time to Learn about Diabetes: A Workbook on Diabetes for Children
Betschart, Jean
Minneapolis: Chronimed,1991.
In Control: A Guide for Teens with Diabetes
Betschart, Jean, and Susan Tomm
Minneapolis: Chronimed, 1995.
Diabetes Care for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: A Reassuring Guide
Betschart-Roemer, Jean
Minneapolis: Chronimed, 1999.
Draw Wide the Circle of Love: How to Unite Your Family in the Care of a Child with Diabetes
Brackenridge, Betty
Learning Prescriptions, 2008.
Sweet Kids: How to Balance Control and Good Nutrition with Family Peace
Brackenridge, Betty, and Richard Rubin
Atlanta: American Diabetes Association, 1996.
This book contains practical, reassuring advice on caring for children with diabetes. Includes information on the latest medications and recommendations from the Diabetes Prevention Program.
Understanding Diabetes. A handbook for people who are living with diabetes.
Chase, Peter
11th edition. Denver: Paros Press, 2006.
Diabetes and Your Teenager
Estridge, Bonnie, and Jo Davies
London: Thursons, with the British Diabetes Association, 1996.
Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
Hanas, Ragnar
Health and Fitness, 2006.
When a Family Gets Diabetes.
Heegaard, Marge, and Chris Ternand
Minneapolis: DCI, 1990.
Everyone Likes to Eat: How Children Can Eat Most of the Foods They Enjoy and Still Take Care of Their Diabetes
Hollerorth, Hugo J., and Debra Kaplan, with Anna Maria Bertorelli and Joslin Diabetes Center
Minneapolis: Chronimed, 1993.
Easy for You to Say. Q and As For Teens Living With Chronic Illness or Disabilities, Revised Edition
Kaufman, Miriam
Toronto: Firefly, 2005.
Caring for Young Children Living with Diabetes—Parent Manual
Lawlor, M., L. Laffel, B. Anderson and A. Bertorelli
Boston: Joslin Diabetes Center, 2001.
Parenting a Child with Diabetes: A Practical, Empathetic Guide to Help You and Your Child Live with Diabetes
Loring, Gloria
Los Angeles: Howell House, 1999.
487 Really Cool Tips for Kids with Diabetes
Nasmyth Loy, Spike and Bo Nasmyth Loy
American Diabetes Association, 2004.
Diabetes Burnout: What To Do When You Can’t Take It Anymore
Polonsky, William
American Diabetes Association, 2000.
Think Like a Pancreas: A practical guide to managing diabetes with insulin
Scjeomer, Barry
New York: Marlowe and Company, 2004.
The Ten Keys to Helping Your Child Grow Up with Diabetes
Wysocki, Tim
Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 1997.
Diabetes: An Emotional Journey
Zosel, Renea Jo
Zay Publishing, 2003.
Cookbooks
Canada’s Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes
Bartley, Colleen
Toronto: Robert Rose, 2005.
The Diabetes Carbohydrate & Fat Gram Guide, Third Edition.
Holzmeister, Lea Ann
Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association, 2005.
The Healthy Lunchbox: How to Plan, Prepare & Pack Stress-Free Meals Kids Will Love
McClendon, Marie and Cristy Shauck
Alexandria, VA: Small Steps Press, 2005.
Guide to Healthy Fast-Food Eating
Warshaw, Hope S
Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2006.
Food and Diabetes—For Kids, Teens, Families and Caregivers
Yasui, Doreen and Doreen Hatton
Vancouver: Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia.
Multimedia
Living with Diabetes: Tips for Teachers
produced by Maxishare Productions, Milwaukee, WI, in association with the Wisconsin Connection for Children, Hospital of Wisconsin
1-414-266-3428
Supporting Students with Type 1 Diabetes in the Classroom: A 20 minute DVD and Booklet
Trillium Paediatric Diabetes Centre,
Trillium Health Centre,
100 Queensway West, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5B 1B8
Fax: 905 804 7741