These articles were written just for teens who are living every day with the challenges of T1D. You’ll find all kinds of information about your health, daily life, gaining independence as you approach college and adulthood, and more.

• Life Under the Microscope: My Summer as a Research Intern
• A Numbers Game, or: We Are All Number One
• A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
• My Sweet Sixteen on Capitol Hill
• Introducing the JDRF 2013 Children’s Congress Delegate Blog

Dealing with a new diagnosis in college

A diabetes diagnosis is shocking at any point in life, but a new diagnosis can be especially difficult in college. Turn here for advise.

Preparing for college

• Getting the Best Care
• Letter to a College Roommate
• 504 Plans in College
• Forming a Relationship with Your School’s Office of Disability Services

On Campus

• Studying in College
• Handling Roommate Issues
• Top 10 Tips for Eating Healthy in College
• Activism in College: How to Raise Funds and Awareness About T1D
• Alcohol and Type 1 Diabetes