Websites of Interest
The life expectancy of older people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) has increased. Research brings attention to the critical issues of this aging population. The sites included provide information as we strive to find practical solutions to the urgent needs of an aging population with T1D. Research into the complex needs of people with T1D will also help in the education of caregivers, medical professionals and policy makers. We will continue to add relevant sites.
Diabetes-Specific Websites
American Diabetes Association – Diabetes Research, Education, Advocacy | ADA
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) – Type 1 Diabetes – Breakthrough T1D
Dear Diabetes Websites – Dear Diabetes – Websites
Diabetes Articles – Diabetes Articles | Diabetes | CDC
Diabetes Research Connection – Home – Diabetes Research Connection
DiabetesSisters – Diabetes Sisters: Diabetes Non-Profit Organization for Women
Diabetes Strong – Diabetes Strong: We Make Living with Diabetes Easier
Diabetes Teaching Center – Diabetes Teaching Center | Diabetes Teaching Center
DiaTribe – Making Sense of Diabetes | DiaTribe
Joslin Medalist Program & Study – Medalist Program & Study | Joslin Diabetes Center
Learning About Diabetes – Learning About Diabetes : Learning About Diabetes, Inc
Mayo Clinic – Diabetes – Type 1 diabetes – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases – Diabetes – NIDDK
Seniors with Sensors (CGM’s) – Seniors with sensors (CGM’s)
Taking Control of Your Diabetes – Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® | Edutaining the Diabetes Community Since 1995
The Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Diabetes – Welcome – The Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetics for 50years+ Group – (20+) Type 1 Diabetics for 50years+ Group | Facebook
35 Best Type 1 Diabetes Blogs and Websites in 2025 – 35 Best Type 1 Diabetes Blogs and Websites in 2025
Websites Specific to Aging and Caregiving
Alliance for Aging Research – Alliance for Aging Research: Home
California Department of Aging (CDA) – Home Page | California Department of Aging – State of California
Caregiver Nation Network – Caregiver Nation Network: Home
International Geriatric Diabetes Society – International Geriatric Diabetes Society
NAPCHD: National Advisory Panel for Care Home Diabetes – NAPCHD – fDROP
TenderCare – tendercare | Home (Smart care system to care for aging loved ones)
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging – Senate Committee On Aging: Home
Other Useful Resources You Can Find Online
For more information about Aging Alone Together, email agingalonetogether@dorotusa.org or visit the program’s website at dorotusa.org/agingalonetogether.
A national clearinghouse of resources for solo agers and information about solo-ager groups in the United States is available at the Navigating Solo website.
The National Council on Aging has assembled a guide to resources and support for older adults living alone on its website, ncoa.org.
Facebook groups for solo agers include Elder Orphans (Aging Alone), Elder Orphans, NYC Solo Agers and Solo Aging Without Personal Representative. Another online community is The Solo Ager/Aging Together.
Books about planning for solo aging include “Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers,” “Solo and Smart,” “Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old?” and “.”
Several videos about planning for solo aging can be found on YouTube, including a helpful video from CJE SeniorLife.
Recent Stories
Gluroo: Comprehensive T1D Support to Simplify Management
SAVE THE DATE! March 3rd, 5pm PT/8pm ET. Let’s learn about Gluroo with Greg Badros, founder and father of person with T1D. This event will allow for Q&A, and will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel.
Wellness Wednesday with AARP Senior Planet – Getting to Know Diabetes And How We Age With It
SAVE THE DATE! March 4th, 10:30am PT/1:30pm ET. Wellness Wednesday with AARP Senior Planet Presents “Getting to Know Diabetes – And How We Age With It” (as part of the Lunch and Learn series). Featuring Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, Joanne Milo (T1Dto100), and Laurie Harper (T1Dto100).
The Wit and Wisdom of Fran Carpentier: 57 Years with Type 1 Diabetes
“I think that my first husband felt that I made life hard for us. I couldn’t be as spontaneous as he probably wanted me to be. You know this was pre-insulin pumps and CGMs. We were young, he wanted to go out and do things and I felt I had to do things a certain way to keep my sugar really well-controlled. I think I’m the most fun person in the room, but he felt that I was a wet blanket. There was probably truth to it forty years ago. Today, technology has freed up life for us T1Ds. Of course that freedom means relying on all manner of medical apparatus and being visible about it.”