Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
can be overwhelming.
Once the initial shock passes, the intensive education process begins. It's a new way of living and there is so much to learn: nutrition, ketones, glucose levels, monitors, carbohydrate counting, insulin dosages and the list goes on...but you are not alone!
Mentor Families
Our netwrok of mentor families is about sharing, helping, listening, and forming new friendships with people who understand your fears, questions and even your tears. This network operates through the Greater Dallas Chapter of JDRF, but is driven and coordinated by volunteers who have been where you are.
The Bag of Hope
The Bag of Hope, the cornerstone of the Outreach Program, contains useful information such as books about diabetes, a Accu-Chek Aviva meter, and Rufus, the bear with diabetes. These bags are graciously underwritten by Roche Diagnostics and with volunteer help are delivered to Children's Medical Center for distribution to newly diagnosed families.
Coffee for a Cure
Coffees are hosted in Dallas and Collin County by families in those areas that are involved with JDRF. The primary purpose of the "Coffee for a Cure" is to give parents of children with type 1 diabetes a chance to meet, network and educate one another. If you are interested in attending one in your area, please contact us.
Committee Recruiting
30 new families are diagnosed at Children's Medical Center every month, and the Outreach Committee's goal is to support and supply information to all of these families; but we need help to do it. If you would like to assist the Outreach Committee by becoming a JDRF Outreach Mentor, call us for more information.
Adult Type 1 Network Group
JDRF is not just for kids or newly diagnosed! We have a great network group that is just for adults living with type 1 diabetes. The goal of this group is to bring everyone together to share mutual support, exchange information and resources, and hear from guest speakers on a variety of topics. This is a positive atmosphere and a great way to meet other adults living with type 1 diabetes.
Click here for information on the upcoming event!
Please remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. JDRF is here to help.
JDRF Greater Dallas Chapter
Life with Diabetes
If you would like more information on our outreach programs or are interested in speaking with another family who lives with type 1, juvenile diabetes please contact Tressa Thomas at the JDRF office at tthomas@jdrf.org or at
214-373-9808.
The purpose of the Outreach Program is to give a helping hand to newly diagnosed families by connecting them with resources and other families who have gone through that same difficult time.
