• New to Diabetes
• Managing D
• Let's D-fine It
• My Diabetes
• My ADA

New to Diabetes

 

Are you new to diabetes and want to learn more? Welcome! You've come to the right place. On Planet D, you'll find information about diabetes and how to manage it on a daily basis.

Here are a few places on Planet D to check out:

• On the My Diabetes page, read what other kids with diabetes and their experience at diagnosis. The most important thing to know after being diagnosed is… you're not alone. Talking with other people who get what you're going through really makes it so much easier.
• Go to the Managing D pages to learn more about diabetes, blood sugars, insulin, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. Soon you'll know these words like the back of your hand!
• Any time you see a new word in green, you can click on it and get the definition from the D-fine it! page. This online glossary of diabetes vocabulary words is always here for you so you never have to memorize the definitions. No vocab tests here!
• Once you're ready, you can interact with other kids your age who have diabetes. Build your own identity and then Sound off! or share your feelings. The most fun place on the site to hear what others have to say is on Hanging on the Planet. And if your parents ask – yeah, the site is safe and secure. Send them to the privacy page.
• Virtual friends are great – but friends who live nearby are even better. Make tons of friends by getting involved with your local American Diabetes Association. Learn how you can get involved in the My ADA area.