The Rutgers Diabetes Link

Who We Are

The purpose of the organization Rutgers Diabetes Link was founded for the purpose of connecting college students with and affected by diabetes in the hopes that these connections will create a support network that will enable students to fulfill their potential and limit the negative psychological and physical effects of diabetes. Alongside this, our purpose extends to participating in and creating community service events centered around Diabetes.

• Planning community service events focused on educating underserved populations about diabetes screening, management, and support.
• Organizing fundraiser events for diabetes research foundations in order to further expand treatment options for those with diabetes.
• Establishing a support group for those with diabetes as well as their family, caregivers, and friends.
• Creating a central resource for prospective students and parents to have access to information regarding support services for students with diabetes at prospective colleges and universities.
• Providing a central resource where parents of college students can connect and share personal stories, tips, etc. in order to help relieve the strain on them and their relationship with their college-age child.