Support mental health
1 in 3 kids with T1D experience diabetes distress — peer support is proven to help.
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Help us build a stronger mentorship community for children with T1D
Diabetes Buddies works closely with members of the T1D community to identify and foster meaningful mentor connections.
- Social workers
- Healthcare providers
- Medical institutions
- Diabetes medical device companies
- Non-profits
- Camps
- Schools
Partner With Us
Together, we recruit and connect children and adults with T1D to be thoughtfully matched through their local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter.
Why We Partner
Working with organizations across the T1D ecosystem helps us reach more families
Finding the right mentor for a child with Type 1 Diabetes requires care and nuance —that’s where you come in.
Diabetes Buddies partners with T1D organizations, schools, medical institutions, non-profits, and more to identify participants, refer them to Big Brothers Big Sisters chapters, and support them throughout the matching process.
Living with T1D requires constant management and vigilance. A mentor who has walked the same path can help reduce isolation and build confidence.
Today, 1 in 3 young people with T1D experience significant diabetes distress. Peer support beyond parents can change that — and partnerships across the T1D community help make it possible.
Get Involved
Why Mentorship Matters
Beyond medical care, peer support makes all the difference
Boost confidence
Mentorship reduces social embarrassment as a barrier to adherence from 50% to 15%.
Foster independence
Support beyond parents helps children build autonomy and engage more in self-care.
Improved adherence
Intentional peer support is linked to better diabetes self-care behaviors among teens.
Get in Touch About Partnerships
Become Our Partner
Help us build a stronger mentorship community for children with T1D
Diabetes Buddies works closely with members of the T1D community to identify and foster meaningful mentor connections.
- Social workers
- Healthcare providers
- Medical institutions
- Diabetes medical device companies
- Non-profits
- Camps
- Schools
Partner With Us
Together, we recruit and connect children and adults with T1D to be thoughtfully matched through their local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter.
Why We Partner
Working with organizations across the T1D ecosystem helps us reach more families
Finding the right mentor for a child with Type 1 Diabetes requires care and nuance — that’s where you come in.
Diabetes Buddies partners with T1D organizations, schools, medical institutions, non-profits, and more to identify participants, refer them to Big Brothers Big Sisters chapters, and support them throughout the matching process.
Living with T1D requires constant management and vigilance. A mentor who has walked the same path can help reduce isolation and build confidence.
Today, 1 in 3 young people with T1D experience significant diabetes distress. Peer support beyond parents can change that — and partnerships across the T1D community help make it possible.
Get Involved
Why Mentorship Matters
Beyond medical care, peer support makes all the difference
Support mental health
1 in 3 kids with T1D experience diabetes distress — peer support is proven to help.
Boost confidence
Mentorship reduces social embarrassment as a barrier to adherence from 50% to 15%.
Foster independence
Support beyond parents helps children build autonomy and engage more in self-care.
Improved adherence
Intentional peer support is linked to better diabetes self-care behaviors among teens.
Get in Touch About Partnerships
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