JDRF Austin wants to get and stay connected with all individuals and families affected by type 1 diabetes.We offer various ways to stay connected ranging from our “This Week at JDRF” or “Month at a Glance”emails, our quarterly newsletter or even our Yahoo Group and Facebook. Nationally, JDRF has some innovative social networking and support tools to keep the type 1 community informed and engaged.

Communicating Locally:

Weekly and Monthly emails as well as our Quarterlye-newsletters contain information you want to know aboutabout: events, outreach, volunteer opportunities, and much more!If you do not currently receive our emails or newsletter, sign up here.

Read a JDRF Austin newsletterhere.

Join these online networks to share ideas, stories, and tips.

Join the JDRF Austin Yahoo Group and get the conversations started! Click on the icon below and search for JDRF Austin Chapter.

Become a fan of JDRF Austin by clicking here.

Communicating Nationally:

Become a member of TypeOneNation- a type 1 community created by JDRF geared towards teens and young adults living with type 1 diabetes and facing unique transitions. Click on the icon below and become a part of JDRF’s newest online community.

Online Diabetes Support Team (ODST): The ODST provides online support to families and individuals needing information about type 1 diabetes. The team is made up of JDRF volunteers who each deal with the ever-changing demands of living day to day with diabetes. Contact the team and someone will respond to your non-medical questions within 48 hours.

Online Support for Kids: JDRF Kids Online is a website for kids with diabetes, their friends, and family. Learn about type 1 diabetes, hear what other kids are saying about insulin pumps, life with diabetes and more. Join today and share your experience through the Kids Say Blog, find a Penpal with diabetes, share artwork and much more!