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Talking to a Partner or Spouse About Diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis affects a person’s life. What sometimes gets overlooked is that the person diagnosed is not the only one who will be affected by the disease. The partner or spouse of the person with diabetes will be asking many questions.

LifeWire Writers
The following writers have contributed content to About.com’s diabetes site.

DiabeticRockstar.com - Welcome to the Revolution!
Meet Christopher Thomas, a 27 year old writer, recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He has created a place, unlike any other, in his corner of the diabetes universe. It's a place to rant, a place to find support, and a chance to help by donating to "Fight It", a charity dedicated to helping uninsured diabetics with their financial needs.

Forums For Parents of Children With Diabetes
Where can parents go to talk to other parents about their kids with diabetes? The Children With Diabetes site has forums that you can register for. Find practical answers to your questions. Be part of a support system with other families that have the same concerns.

The Effects of Living With Diabetes
A diagnosis of diabetes for your child takes a lot of adjustment, not only on his or her part, but also for the entire family. Coping becomes a family affair as everyone pitches in.

Can Your Diabetic Child Face Discrimination?
Do you know your child's rights when it come to diabetes? Can schools discriminate? The American Diabetes Association has the answers. Federal laws protect people with disabilities. Know your child's rights.

Support Groups For People With Diabetes and Their Families
List of national support organizations that can help you find chapters in your area.

Find Support Groups in Your Area
Talking to other families can be very therapeutic and informative. The "Defeat Diabetes Foundation" has a list of support groups in all fifty states. Locate a group in your area.

D.A.W.G.S - A Watchdog For Diabetes Related Information
D.A.W.G.S. (Diabetics in the Area of Waycross Gathering for Support), located in Waycross, GA, offers an extensive list of links to diabetes-related websites. Receive news, information, and tips about diabetes through the D.A.W.G.S. newsletter.

Welcome To Diabetes Talkfest
Diabetes Talkfest is an online community which was "built by people with diabetes for people with diabetes". It is a wealth of ideas and support, and features forums and chats for not only the person with diabetes but for their families and friends as well.

Diabetes Self-Management Website
This resource website features all the things you need to manage your diabetes, from articles, recipes, magazines, blogs and even the diabetes definition of the day. Worth checking out.