Patient Support Groups

Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming, but it's important to remember that you're not alone. There are support groups, communities, and organizations dedicated to providing understanding, encouragement, and resources to people living with diabetes. Whether it's sharing experiences with insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), or other diabetes management tools, connecting with others who face similar challenges can provide a profound sense of belonging, and empowerment. Below is a list of groups that are dedicated to supporting all aspect of diabetes care.

What are some patient support groups I can join?

• DiabetesSisters: This nonprofit organization provides support and education for people with diabetes. Learn more at https://www.diabetessisters.org/.
• Beyond Type 1: This nonprofit organization changing what it means to live with diabetes. Through platforms, programs, resources, and grants, Beyond Type 1 is uniting the global diabetes community and providing solutions to improve lives today. Learn more at https://beyondtype1.org/.
• Beyond Type 2: Beyond Type 2 is a place for everyone impacted by type 2 diabetes to share their stories, get connected to the community, and find resources on topics from daily management to mental health. Learn more at https://beyondtype2.org/.
• Defeat Diabetes: For nearly 30 years, the Defeat Diabetes Foundation has supported research-based and sustainable solutions aimed at preventing, identifying and managing type 2 diabetes. Learn more at https://defeatdiabetes.org/diabetes-support-groups/.
• Diabetes Link: The Diabetes Link is the go-to for peer support, resources, and leadership opportunities designed specifically for young adults. Learn more at https://thediabeteslink.org/.
• JDRF: This organization is improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications. Learn more at https://www.jdrf.org/community/.
• The diaTribe Foundation: Aims to help individuals and caregivers better understand diabetes and make healthy choices. Learn more at https://diatribe.org/foundation/.
• Children's Diabetes Foundation: The fundraising arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, this organization focuses on patient support, awareness, and research. Learn more at https://childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/.