College is a strange, anxious, exhilarating time when you're floating somewhere between dependence and independence, between high school and the intimidating "real world." Everyone goes through some changes during the college years, and finding balance away from home can be a challenge for a person with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Whether you are just beginning to prepare for college, or you're currently in the thick of it, the following articles should provide you with practical information and tips for dealing with the unique issues you're facing. <a href="http://www.typeonenation.org" target="_blank">Type One Nation</a>, JDRF's social network for people with type 1 diabetes is also a great resource for college students.
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<h3>Dealing with a new diagnosis in college</h3>
A diabetes diagnosis is shocking at any point in life, but a new diagnosis can be especially difficult in college. <a href="dealing-with-a-new-t1d-diagnosis-in-college/">Turn here for advise.</a>
<h3>Dealing with a new diagnosis in college</h3>
A diabetes diagnosis is shocking at any point in life, but a new diagnosis can be especially difficult in college. <a href="dealing-with-a-new-t1d-diagnosis-in-college/">Turn here for advise.</a>
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<h3>Preparing for college</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="preparing-for-college">Getting the Best Care</a></li>
<li><a href="preparing-for-college/letter-to-a-college-roommate/">Letter to a College Roommate</a></li>
<li><a href="preparing-for-college/504-plans-in-college/">504 Plans in College</a></li>
<li><a href="preparing-for-college/forming-a-relationship-with-your-schools-office-of-disability-services/">Forming a Relationship with Your School's Office of Disability Services</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Preparing for college</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="preparing-for-college">Getting the Best Care</a></li>
<li><a href="preparing-for-college/letter-to-a-college-roommate/">Letter to a College Roommate</a></li>
<li><a href="preparing-for-college/504-plans-in-college/">504 Plans in College</a></li>
<li><a href="preparing-for-college/forming-a-relationship-with-your-schools-office-of-disability-services/">Forming a Relationship with Your School's Office of Disability Services</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3>On Campus</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="studying-in-college">Studying in College</a></li>
<li><a href="handling-roommate-issues">Handling Roommate Issues</a></li>
<li><a href="top-10-tips-for-eating-healthy-in-college/">Top 10 Tips for Eating Healthy in College</a></li>
<li><a href="activism-in-college-how-to-raise-funds-and-awareness-about-t1d/">Activism in College: How to Raise Funds and Awareness About T1D</a></li>
<li><a href="alcohol-and-type-1-diabetes/">Alcohol and Type 1 Diabetes</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>On Campus</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="studying-in-college">Studying in College</a></li>
<li><a href="handling-roommate-issues">Handling Roommate Issues</a></li>
<li><a href="top-10-tips-for-eating-healthy-in-college/">Top 10 Tips for Eating Healthy in College</a></li>
<li><a href="activism-in-college-how-to-raise-funds-and-awareness-about-t1d/">Activism in College: How to Raise Funds and Awareness About T1D</a></li>
<li><a href="alcohol-and-type-1-diabetes/">Alcohol and Type 1 Diabetes</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2>College Scholarships Available for Students with Type 1 Diabetes</h2>
The Diabetes Scholars Foundation is offering college scholarships to students with type 1 diabetes. There are various scholarships available for students with type 1 diabetes. To read more and download the latest application, go to <a href="http://www.diabetesscholars.org/" target="_blank">http://www.diabetesscholars.org/</a>.
The Diabetes Scholars Foundation is offering college scholarships to students with type 1 diabetes. There are various scholarships available for students with type 1 diabetes. To read more and download the latest application, go to <a href="http://www.diabetesscholars.org/" target="_blank">http://www.diabetesscholars.org/</a>.
