The American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org
The ADA’s website is a helpful resource on diabetes, providing information on the disease and relevant research.  It also gives tips on nutrition and recipes, as well as weight loss and exercise.  It includes information on community programs and local events, and its “Recently Diagnosed” section offers help to those dealing with emotions that may emerge with an initial diagnosis.

The Challenge of Childhood Diabetes website
http://www.challengeofdiabetes.com/
This website serves as the homepage for the 2006 book The Challenge of Childhood Diabetes: Family Strategies for Raising a Healthy Child. Author Laura Plunkett, whose son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes, describes her family’s struggles and successes, in hopes of passing on wisdom to all who encounter the condition. On the website, parents can read Laura’s advice on diet and nutrition, as well as purchase the book.

Children's Hospital Boston: Diabetes Program
http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site1870/mainpageS1870P0.html
The diabetes program at Children's Hospital Boston is dedicated to holistic treatment of children with diabetes. The website posts current research, provides introductions to the faculty involved in diabetes treatment, and allows parents to book appointments for their children.

Children's Hospital Boston: Type 2 Diabetes Program
http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2269/mainpageS2269P0.htmlThis branch of the Children's Hospital website focuses on Type 2 diabetes, the most common type of diabetes. It introduces pediatricians who specialize in treating the condition, posts current research, and describes lifestyle changes that children with Type 2 diabetes can make to improve their health.

Children's Hospital Boston: The Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) Program
http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site1896/mainpageS1896P0.html The OWL program is a nationally recognized, interdisciplinary program designed to help kids maintain a healthy weight. It specializes in prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Parents can use the website to learn more about the OWL Program, meet the clinicians, and request an appointment.

Children's Hospital Boston: Diabetes Insipidus
http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site709/mainpageS709P0.html
Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which the body fails to produce adequate amounts of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), causing an inability to retain enough water. This website thoroughly describes many facets of the condition.

Children's Hospital Boston: Intermediate Care Program (ICP)
http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2546/mainpageS2546P0.htmlThe Children's Hospital Boston ICP provides intensive nursing to children with a variety of conditions, including diabetic ketoacidosis. The website further describes the Intermediate Care Program, and links to other useful resources from Children's Hospital.

Joslin Diabetes Center
http://www.joslin.org
The Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is a diabetes research center, clinic, and education provider. This site provides tools to understanding diabetes, including articles on managing diabetes, online classes, and key words and phrases to know. It also provides discussion boards for adults and teens.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
http://www.jdrf.org
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is aimed at supporting juvenile diabetes research with the hopes of finding a cure for diabetes and its complications. The JDRF’s website provides access to an Online Diabetes Support Team and information on managing the disease. The JDRF Kids Online site (http://kids.jdrf.org/) features resources for children such as pen pals, artwork, and stories.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes
The CDC helps visitors to learn about diabetes and issues such as being active and eating right. It offers information for the public and professionals on statistics and research related to diabetes.

National Diabetes Education Program
http://ndep.nih.gov
The NDEP is an effort by the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and over 200 organizations, both public and private. The Program’s website offers its readers information about diabetes and pre-diabetes, as well as resources for health, education, and business professionals. It also offers descriptions of the partnership’s awareness campaigns and information on how to start a campaign in one’s own community.

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
The NDIC is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and part of the National Institutes of Health. This website provides a clear introduction to diabetes, as well as information on treatments, complications, and access to research reports. The site is designed to help patients, health care professionals, and the general public to learn about and understand the disease. Information is also provided in Spanish.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/ucm118518.htm
The FDA website on diabetes offers information on how to lead a healthy life with diabetes, such as disease management and tools, as well as tips on meal planning. It also provides links to recent news about diabetes.

Camp Joslin (Charlton, MA)
http://www.joslin.org/773_945.asp
A diabetes camp for boys and young men ages 6-16.

Clara Barton Camp (North Oxford, MA)
http://www.bartoncenter.org/
A diabetes camp for girls and young women ages 6-16.

Camp Kyle (Fall River, MA)
http://www.diabetesma.org/html/camp_kyle_t__woodruff.html
A diabetes camp for children, siblings and their friends ages 5-14.

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