Connecting with people with diabetes is easier than ever these days. Between texting, emailing, social networking Web sites and good, old fashioned phone calling, we’re lucky to have a variety of mediums to reach out to people. As a person with diabetes, know that today’s communication vehicles can work as tools to help you manage and thrive with the disease. Where’s a good place to start? How about the Diabetes Sugar World? We’ve built this online community on Facebook for you to join, share, laugh, learn and vent with other people with diabetes.

Why is this kind of support so important? You'll be able to:

• Form friendships: You need to connect with someone out there who understands what you’re experiencing.
   
• Be accountable: You’ll want to be held accountable for following the exercise and diet prescription your doctor gave you.
   
• Access resources and tools: Members of the community may have helpful information to share with you to help you manage your diabetes.
   
• Stay informed: Get the latest updates on diabetes. If we have it, you’ll have it, too.
   
• Seek additional support: Link up with other diabetes and health-related organizations for news, events and information.