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Although having diabetes can sometimes feel isolating to individuals, participation in an Internet-based discussion group offers hope, inspiration and encouragement as well as bolsters people's perceived ability to cope with diabetes, according to a new study from Joslin Diabetes Center. The study, which appears in the November/December issue of The Diabetes Educator, examined the impact of Joslin's online Discussion Boards (http://www.joslin.org/1863.asp) -- forums in which people with diabetes can find information and share thoughts and experiences on specific diabetes issues. Read more from this post.