Podcasters, advocates, journalists, and research communicators who help patients and families navigate T1D. Latest YouTube videos load automatically. Community content is evidence-labeled — distinct from peer-reviewed research.
Scott Benner
One of the largest T1D communities in the world. Scott Benner (dad of a T1D daughter) interviews people with T1D, parents, and clinicians — focused on practical diabetes management, Bold with Insulin, and the real-life nuances of living with T1D.
Global nonprofit co-founded by Nick Jonas. Covers T1D advocacy, management, community stories, clinical trial access, and the T1D Tech Summit. One of the most active social communities for people with T1D.
The world's leading T1D research funder (formerly JDRF). Funds cure programs, clinical trials, and advocacy. Their YouTube and TikTok channels surface breakthroughs, trial updates, and researcher interviews.
Cyrus Khambatta PhD & Robby Barbaro MPH
A nutrition-focused education platform by two certified diabetes care educators who both live with T1D. They teach a low-fat, plant-based approach and have trained thousands of people to reduce insulin resistance. Note: their dietary approach is evidence-informed but not universally recommended — labeled as community/education, not clinical guidance.
A nonprofit research organization running the largest T1D patient registry in the US. Their Glu community platform and Quality Improvement Collaborative drive real-world outcomes data and improvements in clinical care.
Long-running online community for parents of children with T1D and adults with T1D. Hosts Friends for Life conferences, technology forums, and a large Q&A archive.