EACH OF US HAS A DIFFERENT DIABETES STORY.
We would love to hear yours, and share ours.
ABOUT US
You don't have to do diabetes alone. Insulliance is committed to inspiring and empowering teens and pre-teens by providing support and understanding through a Diabuddies peer-to-peer connection program and diabetes mentor/mentee program. We have teamed up with Diabetes Youth Families and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals to offer both these opportunities to promote supportive connections and community as teens navigate life with diabetes. Adolescence can be complicated, and we believe meaningful support during this time can improve quality of life and glycemic control.
Because no one understands living with diabetes like other people living with diabetes, this special program can allow teens to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Once paired, Diabuddies and mentee/mentors are welcome to connect in the ways that feel most comfortable to them whether that be via text, Zoom, Google video, emails, phone, or in person. Participants can choose to be connected either with a buddy of a similar age or a young adult mentor with diabetes.
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Our Diabuddy program is open to teens and young adults age 12-26 years old living with Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes. We are also enrolling young adults 18+ who are interested in participating as mentors for teens.
Insulliance was founded as a pilot program first realized in the pediatric endocrinology department of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, CA.
Apply online today to be paired with a teen peer or to be a mentor or mentee!
INSULLIANCE APPLICATION
We can't wait to hear your story.
Please complete the attached form and send it to philips@dyf.org