• MyNetDiary
• MySugr
• OneDrop
• SugarMate
Fitness
• FitBit
• My Fitness Pal
• Strong
Health Insurance Reimbursement
• Better
Mealtime Bolus Calculator
• iBolusCalc
• RapidCalc
Nutrition
• CalorieKing
• Calorie Mama AI
• MyFitnessPal
Stress Relief and Mental Health
• Breethe
• Headspace
• ThinkUp
Supply Sharing and Trading
• HelpAround
Clinical Diabetes Experts
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes (Aurora, CO)
Recognized as a top research and care program for children with diabetes; 303-724-2323; barbaradaviscenter.org.
Behavioral Diabetes Institute
Clinic focusing on the psychosocial aspects of diabetes, led by Dr. William Polonsky; 858-336-8693; behavioraldiabetes.org.
Cecelia Health (formerly Fit4D)
Diabetes education and goal setting and motivation from a team of certified diabetes educators; 866-411-0254; ceceliahealth.com.
Diabetes Education Program locator
Accredited diabetes education programs, diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/find-an-education-program.
Diabetes Educator Locator
The American Association of Diabetes Educators’ search tool; diabeteseducator.org/DiabetesEducation/Find.html.
Diabulimia Helpline
Professional and peer support for people with diabetes suffering from eating disorders; 425-985-3635; facebook.com/groups/DiabulimiaSupport.
Dietitian Locator
Contact the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at 800-877-1600 or visit eatright.org (click on the “Find an Expert” icon).
GlucoseZone by Fitscript
Fitness coaching for people with diabetes; glucosezone.com.
Integrated Diabetes Services (Philadelphia, PA)
My practice, Integrated Diabetes Services, provides diabetes coaching services worldwide via phone and online for children and adults; our clinicians, all of whom live with type 1 diabetes, focus on improving blood sugar control, teach advanced self-management skills, and work with you to reach your individual goals; 610-642-6055; integrateddiabetes.com.
International Diabetes Center (Minneapolis, MN)
A leader in diabetes care and treatment with multiple locations; 888-825-6315; international: 1-952-993-3393; internationaldiabetescenter.com.
Dr. Jody Stanislaw’s T1D Academy
Learn how to live your best life with diabetes, videos, courses, retreats, and more; drjodynd.com.
Joslin Diabetes Center (Boston, MA)
A worldwide leader in diabetes care, with affiliates throughout the United States; 800-567-5461; 617-309-2400; joslin.org.
Type 1 University
Online courses in various aspects of advanced diabetes management for insulin users and parents and caregivers of insulin users; type1university.com
Financial Resources
Government Programs to Help Offset the Cost of Diabetes Care
Medicaid is a health assistance program sponsored by each individual state. For information, contact your state’s Department of Human Services (look in the government pages of your phone book, if you still have one!).
Medicare is a government-sponsored program for people over age sixty-five as well as younger people with serious health problems such as kidney failure. For eligibility information, call the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services at 1-800-633-4227, or visit medicare.gov.
CHIP is the Children’s Health Insurance Program provided by each state. It is for children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private health insurance. For information, call 877-543-7669, or visit insurekidsnow.gov.
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) runs hospitals and clinics for veterans who need treatment for service-related ailments and those who need financial assistance. To find out more about VA health benefits, call 800-827-1000, or visit va.gov.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a federally funded cash assistance program. Women with preexisting diabetes who become pregnant, as well as those who develop gestational diabetes, may be eligible for assistance with grocery costs if certain criteria are met. For more information, call WIC at 703-305-2746, or visit fns.usda.gov/wic.
Insulin Manufacturer Financial Assistance Programs
Lilly Cares is a patient assistance program for users of Eli Lilly insulin and other medications. For more information, call 800-545-6962, or visit lillycares.com/assistanceprograms.aspx. Also check the Blink Health mobile app for discounts on Lilly insulin.
Novo Nordisk offers a patient assistance program that provides insulin and other medications at no cost to those who qualify. For more information, call 866-310-7549, or visit novocare.com/psp/PAP.html.
Sanofi
Patient Connection can provide insulin at no cost if you meet program eligibility requirements. This component of the program is made possible through Sanofi Cares North America. Call 888-VISITSPC (888-847-4877), or visit sanofipatientconnection.com/patient-assistance-connection.
Other Pharmaceutical Company Assistance Programs
Glucose test strip manufacturers often provide copay cards for users of their blood glucose meters. The copay cards either reduce or eliminate copays associated with test strip purchases. There are usually no income or insurance eligibility limits. For details, call the toll-free number on the back of your glucose meter, or ask your diabetes health care provider.
AstraZeneca
AZ&Me Prescription Savings Programs; 800-AZandMe (800-292-6363); astrazeneca-us.com
Becton, Dickinson & Company
The BD Insulin Syringe Assist Program; 866-818-6906; bd.com
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc.; 800-736-0003; bmspaf.org
GlaxoSmithKline
GSK for You; 866-728-4368; gskforyou.com
Merck and Co., Inc.
The Merck Patient Assistance Program; 800-727-5400; merck.com
Novartis
Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc.; 800-245-5356; patientassistancenow.com
Pfizer
Pfizer Friends; 866-706-2400; phahelps.com
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America
Help At Hand; 800-830-9159; takeda.us
Kick-Ass Products
Adaptive Devices
• BD (Magni-Guide): 888-232-2737; bddiabetes.com
• Diagnostic Devices (Prodigy talking meters): 800-243-2636; prodigymeter.com
• LS&S Group (catalog of products for those with visual, hearing, or dexterity limitations): 800-468-4789; lssproducts.com
Continuous Glucose Monitors
• Abbott (Freestyle Libre): 855-632-8658; diabetescare.abbott
• /products.html
• Dexcom (G5, G6): 877-339-2664; dexcom.com
• Medtronic (Enlite, Guardian, iPro): 800-646-4633; medtronicdiabetes.com/treatments/continuous-glucose-monitoring
• Senseonics (Eversense): 301-515-7260; senseonics.com
Downloading Software
• Abbott Freestyle AutoAssist and LibreView: myfreestyle.com
• /data-management
• Dexcom Clarity: clarity.dexcom.com
• Diasend: diasend.com/us
• Glooko: glooko.com
• Lifescan One Touch Reveal: onetouch.com/OneTouchReveal
• Medtronic Carelink: carelink.minimed.com
• Roche Accu-Chek Connect: accu-chek.com/apps-and-software/connect-online-portal
• Tandem t:Connect: tandemdiabetes.com/products/t-connect-application
• Tidepool: tidepool.org
Glucose Meters
• Abbott Diabetes Care (Freestyle and Precision meters): 888-522-5226; abbottdiabetescare.com
• AgaMatrix (Wavesense meters): 866-906-4197; agamatrix.com
• Ascensia (Contour Next meters): 800-348-8100; contournext.com
• Dario (Dario meters): 800-895-5921; mydario.com
• LifeScan (OneTouch meters): 800-227-8862; onetouch.com
• Nova Biomedical (Nova Max meters): 800-681-7390; novacares.com
• Prodigy Diabetes Care (Prodigy meters): 800-243-2636; prodigymeter.com
• Roche (Accu-Chek meters): 800-858-8072; accu-chek.com
Injection Ports
• Insuflon (IntraPump Infusion Systems): 866-211-7867; intrapump.com/product/insuflon
• i-Port Advance (Medtronic): 800-646-4633; medtronicdiabetes.com/products/i-port-advance
Insulin and Other Injectables
• Eli Lilly and Company: 800-545-5979; lillydiabetes.com
• Novo Nordisk: 800-727-6500; novonordisk-us.com/products/diabetes.html
• Sanofi: 800-981-2491; sanofi.com/en
• Xeris Pharmaceuticals: 844-445-5704; www.xerispharma.com
Insulin Pens and Accessories
• BD (Ultra-Fine pen needles): 888-232-2737; bddiabetes.com
• Common Sensing (Gocap): 855-310-3377; gocap.me
• Companion Medical (InPen smart pen and app): 844-843-7903; companionmedical.com
• Owen Mumford (Autopen Classic): 770-977-2226; owen
• mumford.com/us/patients/diabetes-care
• Timesulin (injection timer cap): +44-0200-333-1879; timesulin.com
Insulin Pumps and Infusion Sets
• ConvaTec (infusion sets): 800-422-8811; convatec.com/infusion-care/infusion-care-diabetes
• Insulet Corp. (OmniPod): 800-591-3455; myomnipod.com
• Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic pumps): 800-646-4633; medtronicdiabetes.com/home
• Roche/Disetronic (Accu-Chek and Solo pumps): 800-688-4578; accu-chek.com/support/insulin-pumps
• Tandem Diabetes (t:slim pumps): 877-801-6901; tandemdiabetes.com
• Valeritas (V-Go): 908-927-9920; valeritas.com/Home/default.aspx
• Ypsomed: +41 (0)34 424 41 11; www.ypsomed.com
Ketone Testing
• Abbott Diabetes Care (Precision Xtra blood ketone meter): 888-522-5226; abbottdiabetescare.com
• Nova Biomedical (Nova Max Plus blood ketone meter): 800-681-7390; novacares.com
Lancing Devices
• Genteel: 503-621-2887; mygenteel.com
Medical Identification
• Fifty50 Medical (SPORTKids ID): 800-746-7505; fifty50pharmacy.com/product-category/medical-id
• Lauren’s Hope (medical ID bracelets): 800-360-8680; lauren shope.com
• MedicAlert Foundation: 800-432-5378; medicalert.org
Pump and CGM Accessories
• Funky Pumpers (United Kingdom): 020-8859-1507; funky pumpers.com
• GrifGrips: grifgrips.com
• hipS-sister waist bands: 855-934-4777; hipssister.com
• SPIBelt: 866-966-4440; spibelt.com
• Unique Accessories: 303-618-3152; uniaccs.com
Supply Cases
• Cooler Concept (Frio cooling wallets): 866-690-3746; cooler concept.com
• Medicool (insulated storage/travel cases): 800-433-2469; medicool.com/pages/diabetes-products
• Myabetic (designer-look pouches and cases): 213-493-4305; myabetic.com
DANA (Diabetes Advanced Network Access) is the brainchild of the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It is a free resource for patients and health care providers. Although some aspects of the website are for AADE members only, others are open to anyone. Look for expert insight on diabetes devices, apps, software, web-based programs, and much more. danatech.org
Websites and Blogs
ardensday.com/juicebox-podcast
Literally hundreds of podcasts covering various topics on life with type 1 diabetes.
asweetlife.org
Diabetes viewed as a lifestyle rather than a disease.
bd.com/us/diabetes/page. aspx?cat=7001
Becton Dickinson’s Diabetes Learning Center.
beyondtype1.org
A philanthropic group that unites a variety of platforms, programs, and resources serving the global diabetes community.
childrenwithdiabetes.com
Unlimited resources for kids, parents, and caregivers.
diabetesaliciousness.blogspot.com
Kelly Kunik tackles diabetes through humor, diabetes ownership, and advocacy.
diabetesattorney.net
Kriss Halpern is an attorney who specializes in diabetes-related cases.
diabetesdad.org
Why should moms have all the fun? Follow Tom Karlya as he navigates life with two kids with diabetes.
diabetesdaily.com
Diabetes news, tools, and community links.
diabetesincontrol.com
Free weekly news and information for diabetes health professionals.
diabetesnet.com
Diabetes information, research findings, and discounted diabetes products.
diabetesselfmanagement.com
Magazine and website featuring in-depth articles on hot topics in diabetes.
diabetessisters.org
Focused on women with diabetes and women’s issues.
diabetesstopshere.org
News, updates, and guest posts from the American Diabetes Association.
diabetesstories.com
Author Riva Greenberg shares her thoughts and experiences on living with diabetes.
diabetesstrong.com
Christel Oerum’s repository for diabetes and physical fitness.
diabeticfoodie.com
Shelby Kinnaird covers everything food-related.