Increased access to the internet and social media has allowed individuals across the globe to connect in ways that weren’t previously possible. Vibrant communities have formed that engage users from many backgrounds in information sharing and peer support around a specific topic. But do these bustling online communities offer real health benefits?

There are several new resources available to share with camp health professionals and school nurses that may be less familiar with type 1 diabetes and devices. Diabetes educator Carla Cox shares the educational resources, tip sheets and websites to help address this gap in diabetes-tech knowledge.