Diabetes Community Resources
Being a part of the diabetes online community has been so incredibly helpful for me in terms of getting support, connecting to others like me, and learning more about diabetes. I wanted to take the time to recognize diabetic creators, organizations, and non-profits that are providing resources, support, education, and more to the diabetes community. Check them out below.
Non-profit Organizations
T1International (@t1international Instagram) Advocating for access to insulin, supplies, and care. Creator of #insulin4all movement. Find a chapter in your area here. Donate here.
Mutual Aid Diabetes (@mutualaiddiabetes Instagram) Community-based resource hub for diabetics. Anyone who requests help with diabetes-related costs is eligible to receive it. Donate here.
Beta Cell Foundation (@betacellfoundation Instagram) Funds grassroots projects developed by type 1 diabetics to educate, empower, and unite the community. Donate here.
Children’s Diabetes Foundation (@cdfdiabetes Instagram) Raises funds to support the Barbra Davis Center, where patients receive the best diabetes care available. Donate here.
Mi Life in Numbers (@milifeinnumbers Instagram) Provides resources, counselling, and support groups for diabetics living in Michigan.
Diatribe (@diatribe Instagram) Education resources to learn about diabetes. Articles here.
Diabetes Sisters (@diabetessisters Instagram) Education, support and resources for women with diabetes.
Life For a Child (@lifeforachild Instagram) Partners with diabetes centers in under-resourced countries to provide life-saving medical services, supplies, and support. Donate here.
Sonia Nabeta Foundation (@sonianabetafoundation Instagram) Providing support, resources, and education to children with diabetes in Africa. Donate here.
Nutrition/Eating Disorders/Blood Sugar Management/Wellness
Danielle Bublitz, MS, RDN (@foodfreedomdiabetes Instagram, podcast episode here) Nutrition, Anti-diet, Blood sugar management
Amanda, Dietitian (@t1d.nutritionist Instagram) Nutrition, Coaching, Blood sugar management
Natalie, ED Recovery Mentor (@typebalanced Instagram, podcast episode here) Diabulimia, Body Image, Nutrition
Mark Picardo (@type1wellness Instagram, podcast episode here) Fitness/Training, Blood Sugar Management, Coaching
Matt Vande Vegte (@ftfwarrior Instagram, podcast episode here) Blood sugar expert, Nutrition, Fitness, Coaching, Pardon My Pancreas Podcast
Diabetic Artists
Miss Diabetes (@missdiabetes Instagram) Digital comics, social justice, portraits
Type 1 Untangled (@type1untangled Instagram) Digital sketches
Nichole (@nichole.k.buchanon Instagram) Portraits and digital illustrations
Katie (@katie_t1d_artxo Instagram) Portraits and digital illustrations
Diabtica (@diabtica Instagram) Digital illustrations and photography
Janae (@diababelife Instagram) Digital illustrations, stickers, prints, and merch
Dana (@glucose101 Instagram) Portraits and digital illustrations
Ariana (@cupofjcreative Instagram) Digital illustrations, stickers, keychains, merch, and more
Edie (@theartistedie Instagram) Portraits and digital illustrations
David (@type1livabetic Instagram) Graphic design, photography, and film
The Diabetic Survivor (@thediabeticsurvivor Instagram) Doodles, stickers, merch, mugs and more
Weronika (@blue_sugar_cube Instagram) Digital illustration and photography
Claire (@_organising.chaos Instagram) Digital illustrations, accessories, stickers, prints and more
Podcasts (Find on Major Podcast Apps - Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, etc.)
Juicebox Podcast
Pancreas Pals
Beta Cell Podcast
Pardon My Pancreas
Thrivabetic: Thriving with Diabetes
Diabetics Doing Things
Diabetes Connections
Insuleoin Podcast
Chatting with Everyday Diabetics
Diabetes Products
Myabetic - Travel bags
Betesfly - Butterfly Dexcom patches
Lukas’ Part Time Pancreas - Pump and CGM stickers
Pumppeelz - Pump and CGM stickers, merch
SkirtMyPump - Slip skirt with pocket to put pump. Wear under dressed and skirts
Feel free to comment some great resources for diabetics that were not listed.