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their T1D independently in college and beyond.

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From A to Gen Z

Emerging young adults present clinically with a unique set of challenges. Between the many milestones during this time such as dating, driving, exposure to alcohol, coupled with the 24/7 attention diabetes requires, it is the perfect storm for the potential of out of range blood sugars. Are clinicians ready and equipped to listen to their needs and approach the issues of Gen Z? 

From A to Gen Z: What Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Need to Know about the Next Generation of Diabetes Patients.

Join CDN, CBDCE, and ADCES, along with diabetes expert and advocate Kelly Rawlings on Wednesday, November 10 at 8pm EST.

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Interested in conducting research involving young adults with diabetes?

We can help. In the past, we’ve helped with recruitment, protocol design, letters of recommendation, letters of support, and more. To get started, fill out our research assistance form and we will be in touch soon!
 

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Published Research

CDN has been featured in several published research studies, white papers, and conference presentations. Recently, CDN was featured in Diabetes Educator. The research showed that there are positive health benefits for college students with T1D when they have good peer support. Read the full article here.

CDN was also recently featured in the Journal for the National Council on Family Relations. Our co-authored article, Health Technology Use and Perceptions of Romantic Relationships by Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes, can be found here.

Jennie Herman

“Clinicians need to emphasize peers and friends as an integral part of a young adult's diabetes care team.”

Jennie Herman
University of Southern California
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“I put quite a few of the CDN books out at the front of our Endocrinologist Diabetes Care Center and they have been going like hotcakes over the last 2 weeks!"

Shonda Miller
Maria Borri

“I saw Christina present at the AADE two years ago in Orlando and it has changed the way we practice in our clinic.”

Maria Borri
Beaumont Children's Hospital
Renee Wehring

“I love spreading the word about CDN. Whenever I volunteered at TypeOne Nation, everyone told me they loved the handouts about safe drinking tips and how to tell your roommate you have diabetes. Many parents talked to me for long periods of time because they were so worried about their children going off to college. I hope I eased their hearts a little bit. 

Renee Wehring
California State University-Los Angeles
Matt Caffrey

"If you’re really serious about getting people to better outcomes, it’s not just about medicine. It’s about understanding the people who use our medicines. You can’t do that sitting at a desk, wondering what people think. You need to get out to meet people and talk to them. They need to share some of their experiences. This retreat has been a fantastic opportunity to do that."

Matt Caffrey
Lilly Diabetes
Senior Director- Consumer Marketing
Lynn Wickwire

"CDN is a terrific organization. It is wonderful to see new chapters being established across the country. Having peer groups where common issues can be discussed have been shown to be very valuable, especially as young adults move from pediatrics to adult clinics."

Lynn Wickwire
Joslin Diabetes Center