# Find Community Support **URL:** https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/find-community-support/173.md [Latest](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Find Community Support category](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/about-the-find-community-support-category/73502)
**Author:** [@Pookiemom](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Pookiemom)\ **Replies:** 0
Find other members of the T1D community to connect with! --- ## [Private school](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/private-school/75244)
**Author:** [@jewls731](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jewls731)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/private-school/75244 "2026-10-15T23:44:50Z")
Hello my son was diagnosed in April 2024. We recently moved back down to California from Oregon this last June. He started kindergarten in August at a Catholic school and I was told I would have a support team to help gi… --- ## [Interviews for College Project](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/interviews-for-college-project/75237)
**Author:** [@jackgarrison](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jackgarrison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/interviews-for-college-project/75237 "2026-09-28T15:58:15Z")
Hello all! My name is Jack Garrison and I’m a data science student at Purdue University. I’ve also been a Type I Diabetic since I was 14! I’m reaching out because I am in a class at Purdue called Human-Computer Interacti… --- ## [Long time undiagnosable abdominal pains](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/long-time-undiagnosable-abdominal-pains/75213)
**Author:** [@bradscott6997](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/bradscott6997)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/long-time-undiagnosable-abdominal-pains/75213 "2026-08-17T01:31:09Z")
Here’s my story. I’m a 48 year old type 1. I run and work out 6 days a week. My last A1C was about 7.1. I’m taking the following medications: \*Lisinopril. For my blood pressure, which has never been really bad, but star… --- ## [Finding a new endo](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/finding-a-new-endo/75176)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/finding-a-new-endo/75176 "2026-08-14T18:46:38Z")
Hi friends! As much as I encourage people to find a new doctor if they are not happy with theirs, I’m not sure how to go about it, and now it’s my turn: I’ve been with my Endo for a number of years and she’s great. Howe… --- ## [NorCal Community Summit Aug 29, 2026](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/norcal-community-summit-aug-29-2026/75206)
**Author:** [@spdif](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/spdif)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/norcal-community-summit-aug-29-2026/75206 "2026-08-03T21:12:52Z")
Breakthrough T1D Community Summit: NorCal San Ramon, CA Saturday August 29, 2026 8am-1:30pm This is a free event. Saturday, August 29, 2026 3:00 PM (UTC)→Saturday, August 29, 2026 8:30 PM (UTC) If you see me there plea… --- ## [Hey I'm with the type 1 diabetes past 25 years now it's inseparable and it's a part of life but it had turned life to just living here I want to know](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/hey-im-with-the-type-1-diabetes-past-25-years-now-its-inseparable-and-its-a-part-of-life-but-it-had-turned-life-to-just-living-here-i-want-to-know/75198)
**Author:** [@SukritiShukla](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/SukritiShukla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/hey-im-with-the-type-1-diabetes-past-25-years-now-its-inseparable-and-its-a-part-of-life-but-it-had-turned-life-to-just-living-here-i-want-to-know/75198 "2026-07-13T14:34:04Z")
Connect to know stay to get and understand for longivity --- ## [What happens when you don't keep up with your endo](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/what-happens-when-you-dont-keep-up-with-your-endo/75189)
**Author:** [@jm1977](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jm1977)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/what-happens-when-you-dont-keep-up-with-your-endo/75189 "2026-06-28T08:18:13Z")
I did not make an endo appointment in the last 6 months (I care for my mother-in-law who has been running me in circles and I’ve been working). My cgm supplier US med has paused my order until they get doctors notes from… --- ## [Supports Canada](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/supports-canada/75135)
**Author:** [@ellat06](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/ellat06)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/supports-canada/75135 "2026-04-23T15:04:11Z")
Hello everyone! I’ve been a diabetic for just over 10 years, and I have recently become a social worker and want to do more advocacy for our community. Especially in Canada. Although, I’ve been struggling to find suppo… --- ## [Type 1 caused by immunotherapy](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/type-1-caused-by-immunotherapy/73594)
**Author:** [@boothompson](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/boothompson)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/type-1-caused-by-immunotherapy/73594 "2025-11-23T02:51:40Z")
Newly diagnosed with type 1 caused by keytruda- anyone else have this happen? ( I’m being treated for lung cancer) --- ## [The scholarship I saw on here back in July on this forum](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/the-scholarship-i-saw-on-here-back-in-july-on-this-forum/75004)
**Author:** [@type1tori](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/type1tori)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/the-scholarship-i-saw-on-here-back-in-july-on-this-forum/75004 "2025-11-17T20:34:52Z")
There was a post on here about “The beyond scholars” program, Are they doing another one for the next years? This one was for 25/26 I’m hoping they will do another. If anyone knows, please let me know! --- ## [Diabetes Awareness Event](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/diabetes-awareness-event/75002)
**Author:** [@nawjustsam](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/nawjustsam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/diabetes-awareness-event/75002 "2025-11-15T13:21:59Z")
Hey looking for volunteers who wouldn’t mind sharing a short story about living with T1D and something they’ve learned during the journey at my event November 30th located in Brooklyn Ny --- ## [Support and community](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/support-and-community/74968)
**Author:** [@Kayladawng0](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Kayladawng0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/support-and-community/74968 "2025-10-13T04:48:00Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Kayla and my daughter was just diagnosed almost three weeks ago. I am hoping I can find support and community here to help guide us through this huge change. My little girl is 7 and has been su… --- ## [Wausau Wisconsin](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/wausau-wisconsin/74966)
**Author:** [@oliviahopee22](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/oliviahopee22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/wausau-wisconsin/74966 "2025-10-09T20:06:23Z")
I would love to find fellow t1d in my area! --- ## [Introductions - Introduce yourself](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/introductions-introduce-yourself/74269)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/introductions-introduce-yourself/74269 "2025-09-20T11:46:13Z")
Hi @Fergie . Wanted to let you know I’ve been reading your comments, despite the time lag😊. May I ask where you’re located? Looking forward to your contributions. --- ## [Parent resources in NYC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/parent-resources-in-nyc/74928)
**Author:** [@mmbasen](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/mmbasen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/parent-resources-in-nyc/74928 "2025-08-24T15:56:44Z")
My 6 year old granddaughter, who lives in NYC, was recently diagnosed. She is fortunate to have good health professionals to assist with her medical care. But we would so appreciate advice and assistance on a few other … --- ## [Need to commiserate](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/need-to-commiserate/74790)
**Author:** [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/need-to-commiserate/74790 "2025-06-03T14:24:15Z")
I’ve had T1D for over 50 years and am feeling more depressed than ever before. So tired of the relentlessness of it and the complete ignorance of most people, who think it’s no big deal to manage. Plus the never-ending… --- ## [T1D & Bariatric Surgery](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-bariatric-surgery/74627)
**Author:** [@latinleprechaun](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/latinleprechaun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-bariatric-surgery/74627 "2025-02-09T01:07:18Z")
I am T1D for over 1/2 my life. My mother, brother and nephew all diagnosed T1D at various ages (3 yrs to mid 30s). I’m struggling to find support or discussion threads regarding T1’s who are considering or have had bar… --- ## [Does anyone live in Northern Delaware?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/does-anyone-live-in-northern-delaware/74443)
**Author:** [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/does-anyone-live-in-northern-delaware/74443 "2024-10-21T02:25:13Z")
Seeking T1ds living anywhere in either New Castle County OR northern Kent County. Please reply if you do, thanks ! --- ## [SF T1Ds in the SF Bay Area?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/sf-t1ds-in-the-sf-bay-area/74366)
**Author:** [@dwestengard](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/dwestengard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/sf-t1ds-in-the-sf-bay-area/74366 "2024-09-17T15:17:01Z")
I am a T1D in my early 30s and wondering if anyone knows of a T1D community or individuals in the SF Bay area. I’m just coming up on my 30 year anniversary and would enjoy getting to find people my age to connect with. M… --- ## [Supplements to lower BG](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/supplements-to-lower-bg/74105)
**Author:** [@KayD](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/KayD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/supplements-to-lower-bg/74105 "2024-06-26T01:32:08Z")
Has anyone ever tried Glucocil? Type 2 diabetics swear by it, but of course I couldnt find but one other person who uses it that’s type 1. Has anyone tried this? It says it can be used with medication but insulin will lo… --- ## [Seeking Other T1Ds on MDI](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/seeking-other-t1ds-on-mdi/73667)
**Author:** [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/seeking-other-t1ds-on-mdi/73667 "2024-04-22T20:41:03Z")
I’ve been a T1D for 50+ years and on MDI. I may switch to a pump someday, but I’m well-controlled with MDI so feel no need now. I AM using a CGM (the Dexcom G7)- which is a HUGE help. I’m starting this post to connect w… --- ## [How long have you had T1?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673)
**Author:** [@scottt](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/scottt)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673 "2024-04-05T21:14:24Z")
I am sure this may have been asked before ... but I began to wonder yesterday. Coming up on 40 years of T1 (diagnosed at 10). My only complication that I can completely say is diabetic related is Retinopathy ... succes… --- ## [Urgent Need Help](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/urgent-need-help/73689)
**Author:** [@CheyLayne](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/CheyLayne)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/urgent-need-help/73689 "2024-03-24T20:47:39Z")
Hello Im type 1 diabetic! Ive had diabetes since 2012. I no long have health coverage. They say my husband and i “make too much money” we cant afford insurance that isn’t the states insurance and they wont let me have it… --- ## [Any UK T1D s](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/any-uk-t1d-s/73870)
**Author:** [@CJ2211](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/CJ2211)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/any-uk-t1d-s/73870 "2024-03-21T14:39:49Z")
Hi im CJ new to the forum. Type 1 diabetic since 7 1/2 and now 27 just wondering if any fellow people from the UK i could talk to of a similar age --- ## [Looking for a friend in STL](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/looking-for-a-friend-in-stl/72888)
**Author:** [@keh.equestrian1](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/keh.equestrian1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/looking-for-a-friend-in-stl/72888 "2024-03-17T23:32:01Z")
Hi my name is Katherine I am 23 years old and I live in the St.Louis area. Looking for a friend around my age who understands the struggles of T1D. --- ## [T1D Changes in Cognition](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-changes-in-cognition/73810)
**Author:** [@savejf](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/savejf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-changes-in-cognition/73810 "2024-03-05T02:04:43Z")
I was looking for a post by someone concerned about the recent research on cognitive changes in those with long-term T1D. Harvard Health Publishing has several articles on aging wisely, memory, and understanding cognitio… --- ## [New to the forum and would love to connect with people! (New England)](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-to-the-forum-and-would-love-to-connect-with-people-new-england/73716)
**Author:** [@juliaduprey](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/juliaduprey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/new-to-the-forum-and-would-love-to-connect-with-people-new-england/73716 "2024-01-27T23:18:21Z")
Hello! I have been a type 1 diabetic since 2004. I was diagnosed at the age of 6. I am currently utilizing the omnipod 5 and Dexcom g6. I have a diabetic alert dog. I am very interested in diabetes advocacy and would li… --- ## [Delaware](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/delaware/15936)
**Author:** [@Jordance1992](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jordance1992)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/delaware/15936 "2024-01-22T16:38:21Z")
Anyone on here from delaware? i joined this site about a week ago & was diagnosed on march 19, 2009! well feel free to add me if your from delaware or just add me if you want lol =\] --- ## [Strange fluctuations](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/strange-fluctuations/73604)
**Author:** [@all4Jesus70](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/all4Jesus70)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/strange-fluctuations/73604 "2023-12-31T04:21:16Z")
I am new to the group and been on a tandem pump with iq control for about three weeks. Prior to that I’ve been on an old Medtronic pump for many years. While I am super excited about the new numbers with the new pump. I … [Next page](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/find-community-support/173.md?page=1)