This non-profit organization has a lot of information about living with diabetes, mental health resources, food tips, recipes, school resources, teen issues, traveling with diabetes and much more. They advocate at a federal level for kids and families with diabetes. They have an online community and app, where teens can go online to share stories and interact with other teens in a safe and supportive environment. Snail Mail Club is a pen pal program for kids, teens, and adults with type 1 diabetes around the world. Beyond Scholars is a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors with diabetes to help cover the costs of tuition, books, room and board for postsecondary education. They also offer support groups for those who have lost a loved one to diabetes. GetInsulin.org has resources for urgent insulin support and navigating health insurance. Many of their resources are also available in Spanish.
400 Concar Drive, San Mateo, California 94402
Beyond Type 1 Website & App: beyondtype1.org
GetInsulin.org: getinsulin.org
Booklists for Kids with Type 1 Diabetes: beyondtype1.org/type-1-diabetes-childrens-books