CDN's goal is to improve the health, well-being, and longevity of students with Type 1 Diabetes.
We plan to accomplish our goal through our chapter support networks which:
Connect college students with Type 1 Diabetes and provide
- Peer support
- A resource on campus
- Health and nutrition education, technology information and updates
- Learning through shared experience.
- Resources for parents, school administrators, family and friends of those with Type 1 Diabetes
These support networks will enable students to fulfill their potential and limit the negative physical and psychological effects of Diabetes.
CDN's areas of focus are:
- SUPPORT:
For Students-Information, Peer Support, Online Forum to connect with other students
For Parents- Tips, Online Forum to connect with other parents
For Chapters- Tips, Ideas, Personal Support, Online Forum to connect with other chapters
- TECHNOLOGY & UPDATES: Technology, Latest Research, Scholarship Opportunities, Diabetes Community Events, Insurance Healthcare Plans
- HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: Nutrition, Exercise, Alcohol, Drugs, Stress, and Sleep and how they impact blood sugars
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Mentorship Program, Babysitting
- CAMPUS LIFE: Step by step program which students and university administrators can use to implement changes on campus to make life safer and healthier for students with diabetes.
- RESEARCH INITIATIVE: National sample of Type 1s who can participate in research- specifically on college student population & psychological components of living with Type 1 diabetes.