Teens with Type 1 Diabetes

The following information is written just for teenagers who are living every day with the challenges of type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes). You'll find all kinds of information about your health, nutrition, daily life, gaining independence as you approach college and adulthood, and more.

If you don't find what you're looking for here, you can submit a question through our Online Request Form, request a personal mentor (someone a few years older who also has type 1), or join Juvenation, our social network for people with type 1 diabetes.

articles for teens

Professional Snowboarder with Type 1 Diabetes Gives Back to Kids Who Inspired Him

A Conversation with Manny Hernandez: Founder of TuDiabetes Social Networking Site

"Diabulimia": Skipping Insulin to Lose Weight

Driving and Type 1 Diabetes

Where to Get Facts on Subjects Like Sex, Alcohol, Depression, and More

events & groups

Youth Ambassadors

Youth Ambassadors is a program for kids with type 1 diabetes in K-12th grades who want to support JDRF by spreading awareness about diabetes, educate others about the disease, and meet and get to know other kids who also have type 1 diabetes in a fun, interactive setting.

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headed to college?

Whether you are just beginning to prepare for college, or you're currently in the thick of it, the articles in our college section should provide you with practical information and tips for dealing with the unique issues you're facing.

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connect online

Juvenation.org

Join Juvenation.org, the award-winning social network for people with type 1 diabetes, now with more than 10,000 members!

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JDRF E-publications

JDRF offers a variety of local and national e-publications to help you stay connected to the information you care about.

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