# Find Community Support **URL:** https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/find-community-support/173.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Adult T1D Orlando](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/adult-t1d-orlando/73543)
**Author:** [@Cmnicoloff26](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Cmnicoloff26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/adult-t1d-orlando/73543 "2023-11-19T21:24:35Z")
Hello! I’m looking to see if there are any Adult T1D “support groups” in/around Orlando. Thanks in advance! --- ## [College Scolarships Available for TypeOne People](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/college-scolarships-available-for-typeone-people/71594)
**Author:** [@Dennis](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Dennis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/college-scolarships-available-for-typeone-people/71594 "2022-02-24T13:48:31Z")
The following announcement was posted today on Beyond Type I. 2022 Diabetes Scholars Applications are now officially OPEN! High school seniors with #T1D headed to college have from now until March 27th to apply for any … --- ## [Congratulations Kendra Blanchette](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/congratulations-kendra-blanchette/73399)
**Author:** [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/congratulations-kendra-blanchette/73399 "2023-10-05T01:32:53Z")
Who won tonight’s Jeopardy game while proudly displaying her insulin pump & CGM! --- ## [Looking to interview an administrator, if possible!](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/looking-to-interview-an-administrator-if-possible/73387)
**Author:** [@joniann](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/joniann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/looking-to-interview-an-administrator-if-possible/73387 "2023-09-29T19:51:37Z")
Hello, My name is Joni Katz and I am a student at Pennsylvania State University. I am obtaining my Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing and to complete an upcoming assignment, I need to interview an affiliated member o… --- ## ["Inverse vaccine" may someday cure T1D](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/inverse-vaccine-may-someday-cure-t1d/73349)
**Author:** [@WearsHats](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/WearsHats)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/inverse-vaccine-may-someday-cure-t1d/73349 "2023-09-27T12:06:37Z")
New research in Chicago looks promising. They’re developing an “inverse vaccine” that can train the immune system to not attack certain flags. This can prevent or possibly even reverse the progression of autoimmune disea… --- ## [North Carolina support](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/north-carolina-support/73290)
**Author:** [@hoop\_em](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/hoop_em)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/north-carolina-support/73290 "2023-08-28T18:48:57Z")
Anyone in here from North Carolina? I need a local support system as I don’t have any diabetic friends my age. I’m 20, diagnosed at 7. My a1c isn’t the best . I have a lot of mental issues which make it hard for me to ta… --- ## [Missouri](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/missouri/16021)
**Author:** [@gina](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/gina)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/missouri/16021 "2023-08-26T00:38:04Z")
If you live in Missouri and want to find others that live in your area this is the place! --- ## [Be careful - phishing email](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/be-careful-phishing-email/73256)
**Author:** [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/be-careful-phishing-email/73256 "2023-08-23T23:40:32Z")
I’ve gotten a couple of email messages with a heading regarding a Medtronic insulin pump lawsuit and a helpful “click here” link to get additional information. Since I no longer use Medtronic and was pretty sure I was no… --- ## [T1D support in DFW area](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-support-in-dfw-area/73052)
**Author:** [@Hannah36910](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Hannah36910)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-support-in-dfw-area/73052 "2023-08-22T00:28:04Z")
Hi, I’ve had T1D for over 12 years , and I have never had any kind of community or peer support … I’m 25 years old, and I really need people in my life who also have T1D. I just moved to North Texas from Phoenix, and I f… --- ## [Resource for finding local in-person support group](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/resource-for-finding-local-in-person-support-group/73255)
**Author:** [@T1Darrell](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/T1Darrell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/resource-for-finding-local-in-person-support-group/73255 "2023-08-19T09:48:51Z")
Hi. Is anyone aware of a resource or database for finding local in-person support groups? I’m talking like AA but for T1D. Get me in a room with some coffee and some other people who are going through it! Thanks, fam. --- ## [Contact your House Rep to Support the Special Diabetes Program](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/contact-your-house-rep-to-support-the-special-diabetes-program/72987)
**Author:** [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/contact-your-house-rep-to-support-the-special-diabetes-program/72987 "2023-08-15T19:20:23Z")
Below is an email received yesterday from JDRF, hopefully the links embedded below will work so you and your friends/family can all contact your Congressman/woman to support the SDP: Earlier this week, JDRF asked you to… --- ## [Cosplay and Con Going](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cosplay-and-con-going/73047)
**Author:** [@REESEScups07](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/REESEScups07)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cosplay-and-con-going/73047 "2023-08-10T01:21:09Z")
I can’t say where (for privacy purposes) but I’m going to a convention, pretty much like Comicon but more of Anime Expo if you know what those are. Im going to be cosplaying as Nagito Komaeda from Danganronpa 2, and was … --- ## [Diabetes representation?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/diabetes-representation/73145)
**Author:** [@REESEScups07](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/REESEScups07)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/diabetes-representation/73145 "2023-07-20T19:24:27Z")
The title says it all. I’ve been T1 for nearly a year (which is almost hard to say honestly, December will be my first full year) despite this, while things have been looking up, I’ve noticed some things. To me, diabetes… --- ## [Kids with T1D in the Rockville, Maryland area?](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/kids-with-t1d-in-the-rockville-maryland-area/73035)
**Author:** [@jmpalmier](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jmpalmier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/kids-with-t1d-in-the-rockville-maryland-area/73035 "2023-06-01T01:18:00Z")
Hi, my daughter is 6 years old and was recently diagnosed with T1D. We would like her to meet kids her age with T1D so that she doesn’t feel alone/different. Anyone in the Rockville/Gaithersburg/Bethesda area? We live i… --- ## [Wanna make friends from ages 11-17](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/wanna-make-friends-from-ages-11-17/72852)
**Author:** [@lexi777](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/lexi777)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/wanna-make-friends-from-ages-11-17/72852 "2023-05-29T04:51:57Z")
i was recently told i have t1d and i just want a biger team --- ## [Teens with t1d💗](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/teens-with-t1d/72934)
**Author:** [@Sophie0034](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Sophie0034)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/teens-with-t1d/72934 "2023-04-13T00:50:29Z")
Hey! My name is Sophie and I’m 14. I’ve had t1d for 5 years. Im hoping through here I can connect with other teens like me💗 --- ## [For the Mary Tyler Moore Fans](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/for-the-mary-tyler-moore-fans/72915)
**Author:** [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/for-the-mary-tyler-moore-fans/72915 "2023-04-07T04:00:00Z")
JDRF Presents Inaugural Mary Tyler Moore Awards to Members of Congress Leading the Fight Against Type 1 Diabetes - MarketWatch --- ## [Joslin Medalist Celebration](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/joslin-medalist-celebration/72602)
**Author:** [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/joslin-medalist-celebration/72602 "2023-04-03T08:08:37Z")
Hi Everyone, I just signed up to attend the Joslin medalist celebration. My 50 year anniversary as a T1D is 1/2/23. The event is being held on April 22, 2023 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston. There are rooms avail… --- ## [Ph.D. Student Seeks T1D Patient Perspective for Research](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/ph-d-student-seeks-t1d-patient-perspective-for-research/72839)
**Author:** [@campbebk](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/campbebk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/ph-d-student-seeks-t1d-patient-perspective-for-research/72839 "2023-04-02T20:04:56Z")
Hello, My name is Brooke. I am a 4-year Ph.D. student and my research involves developing a biomaterial intended to help patients with Type-1 Diabetes. Having witnessed my mother developing T1D later in life and seeing … --- ## [Senior Thesis on Type 1 Diabetes research!](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/senior-thesis-on-type-1-diabetes-research/72702)
**Author:** [@Rmiley23](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Rmiley23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/senior-thesis-on-type-1-diabetes-research/72702 "2023-03-23T21:18:04Z")
Hello! My name is Rachel Miley and I am a senior undergrad psychology major (+ education minor). I have been diabetic for over 15 years and have both gone to diabetes camp, been a counselor for the same camp, and now I … --- ## [Looking for a friend for my 10-year-old son](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/looking-for-a-friend-for-my-10-year-old-son/72876)
**Author:** [@Ettevii](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Ettevii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/looking-for-a-friend-for-my-10-year-old-son/72876 "2023-03-22T22:30:13Z")
Looking for a friend for my 10-year-old son. We live in BC Coquitlam. --- ## [Seeking community in Southern Delaware](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/seeking-community-in-southern-delaware/72733)
**Author:** [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/seeking-community-in-southern-delaware/72733 "2023-03-22T16:27:04Z")
Hi All, Are there any Type 1’s living in southern Delaware ? My husband and I moved here a year ago and I’d love to find a support group to meet /talk with. I’ve had T1 for 50 years and am recently retired. Thanks, … --- ## [T1d tweens around IL](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-tweens-around-il/71999)
**Author:** [@Type1Cat](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Type1Cat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-tweens-around-il/71999 "2023-03-15T12:23:45Z")
Hi! I am looking for t1d tweens. My daughter is 10 and wants to find more tweens her age. Anywhere between 9-12. --- ## [Forum for spouses](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/forum-for-spouses/72156)
**Author:** [@annabere](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/annabere)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/forum-for-spouses/72156 "2023-03-02T20:10:15Z")
Hi all, Does anyone know if there is a forum or support community for spouses of T1D? TIA! --- ## [Preteens in Houston area with T1D](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/preteens-in-houston-area-with-t1d/63498)
**Author:** [@Danigirl8807](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Danigirl8807)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/preteens-in-houston-area-with-t1d/63498 "2019-01-26T19:25:32Z")
Hi. I’m the mother of an 11yo T1D boy who would desperately like to connect with someone his age fighting the same battle he is. Are there any other parents of T1D preteens that would like to setup a local gathering for … --- ## [T1D App User Research](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-app-user-research/72773)
**Author:** [@Enter\_Username](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Enter_Username)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-app-user-research/72773 "2023-02-16T19:57:15Z")
Hello! Hello, my name is Autumn and I am a graduating student in a Graphic Design program. For my senior project, I am designing an app focused on the mental wellness of diabetics. A lot of apps out there focus on the p… --- ## [Type 1 Teens and Mental Health- looking for Feedback](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/type-1-teens-and-mental-health-looking-for-feedback/72738)
**Author:** [@SofiP](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/SofiP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/type-1-teens-and-mental-health-looking-for-feedback/72738 "2023-02-14T21:53:22Z")
Parents and T1D teens, we would appreciate your assistance with a school project! Our daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 6. She is now a senior in high school and working on a Senior Scholar Proje… --- ## [T1D Teens and Mental Health](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-teens-and-mental-health/72816)
**Author:** [@SofiP](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/SofiP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-teens-and-mental-health/72816 "2023-02-07T05:00:00Z")
HI ALL! Thanks to everybody who has commented and able to participate in my daughter’s project originally posted on forum a couple of weeks back. Your input has been so valuable! Our doctors have also appreciated her ef… --- ## [Still need more responses for senior thesis!](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/still-need-more-responses-for-senior-thesis/72721)
**Author:** [@Rmiley23](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Rmiley23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/still-need-more-responses-for-senior-thesis/72721 "2023-02-07T05:00:00Z")
Hello! If you are over 18, and were diagnosed as a minor with Type 1, then you qualify for my study! I still need about 50-60 responses to conclude my data collection. The link below includes the survey, as well as a de… --- ## [Other middle schoolers with T1D in Reno, NV](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/other-middle-schoolers-with-t1d-in-reno-nv/72695)
**Author:** [@lbenson1](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/lbenson1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/other-middle-schoolers-with-t1d-in-reno-nv/72695 "2023-02-05T12:33:46Z")
Not sure where to find this JDRF community or any T1D in Reno. My son who is 12 year old was just diagnosed December 12, 2022. Would be great to find him support in that age range. [Previous page](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/find-community-support/173.md) [Next page](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/c/find-community-support/173.md?page=2)