College Diabetes Network: UMASS Amherst

College Diabetes Network: UMASS Amherst About Us


The College Diabetes Network at UMass (which is the Flagship chapter of CDN) is looking to be revived in the 2021-22 school year.

This club is not just open to those with type 1 or type 2 (or other types of diabetes), but to friends, student family members, end allies too. Helpful Links:

https://umassamherst.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/cdn
https://m.facebook.com/umasscdn/
https://collegediabetesnetwork.org



What is CDN? The College Diabetes Network (CDN) is a 501c3 non-profit organization, whose mission is to empower and improve the lives of students living with Type 1 diabetes through peer support and access to information and resources. Our Vision
CDN’s vision is to create a college community, which will enable students with diabetes to thrive in all of their personal, healthcare, and scholastic accomplishments. Our History
The founder of CDN, Christina Roth, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 14. While at college, she became interested in meeting other students coping with the same experiences so she started a group to connect with other students. She soon encountered considerable resistance from health services in informing other students about her group because of HIPAA (health information privacy) regulations. Due to the difficulty of raising awareness about the group, she created a website to facilitate communication between students at universities and to provide suggestions on forming groups along with tips on how to deal with the challenges that may come up. The site became a way to help other schools form groups and to provide suggestions on making their campuses more “diabetes friendly”. Through this, College Diabetes Network was born and has continued to grow and expand its services to new chapters and existing school groups. Why We Were Created
College life with diabetes can get complicated and overwhelming! CDN is a resource whose sole focus is to help students as they navigate through the wonderful chaos of college. We aren’t just reiterating “doctors office advice”, we connect you with your peers so that you can share real experiences and find what works best for you.

See you on Sunday! UMass Amherst
08/31/2021

See you on Sunday! UMass Amherst

08/30/2021

Darby alerts for anyone's blood sugar that she can smell😁 #🐕‍🦺

08/28/2021

Hello! Thank you for interest in this club. We are currently still looking for a treasurer, and a secretary. Please spread the word! Thank you for helping us spread awareness and support of those affected by Diabetes.

Happy College Move in weekend! UMass Amherst Photo: Julia Nicholas Duprey••••• •• • ••
08/27/2021

Happy College Move in weekend! UMass Amherst Photo: Julia Nicholas Duprey
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Thank You You Can At UMass - Disability Services for sharing information about our organization on social media! UMass A...
08/27/2021

Thank You You Can At UMass - Disability Services for sharing information about our organization on social media! UMass Amherst

08/26/2021
Did you know that Network was founded at UMass?
08/25/2021

Did you know that Network was founded at UMass?

The JDRF Greater New England One Walk is October 16,2021. Register your walking team today. *this event is virtual*.
08/24/2021

The JDRF Greater New England One Walk is October 16,2021. Register your walking team today. *this event is virtual*.

The JDRF One Walk is a community celebration for those living with T1D and the research advancements we've all worked together to achieve. It's where dedicated families, friends and companies raise money to improve the lives of those living with T1D, until it is no longer a threat. Join walkers from...

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