As a type 1 diabetic myself, writing a book about a character with diabetes came somewhat easily. There are certain aspects of living with this kind of condition that are common to those who deal with it on a daily basis.
Still, in doing research on possible cures and in talking with many, many parents of diabetic children, I amassed a huge amount of wonderful links, including groups, forums, and medical pages that may be of interest to you.
Interesting Sites on Adult Stem Cell Success:




Good Resources for Diabetics and Parents: