Organization Information
Name : College Diabetes Network Texas State ChapterDescription : The Texas State Chapter of the Diabetes Link is open to anyone interested in learning about life with Type 1 Diabetes. It is geared towards support and community for Type 1 Diabetics attending college. It focuses on providing information about how to handle Diabetes in college, the transition into college, how to combat problems with diabetes, sets up a community of support amongst diabetics and helps give information about events happening with the College Diabetes Network on the national scale. It helps with advocacy, promotes healthy habits, a chance to connect with other diabetics, and a system to make friends with those sharing experiences with their diabetes. It also helps provide information on where to look for a new provider as we transition out of pediatrics, new equipment, trials for medical research, chapter events and fundraising, and much much more. There are even optional discussion ideas provided through the entire network.
Purpose : To provide a community to connect with who understands the struggle of being a Type 1 Diabetic on campus and provides a sense of community to help get through the difficulties of transitioning to campus life. A chance for advocacy, community building, support, building friendships, gaining information and perspectives and providing assistance with diabetic complications.
Membership Requirements : None.
Website : collegediabetesnetwork.org/
Meeting Location : online during covid.
Meetings : Thursday
Meeting frequency : biweekly