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Find your T1D buddy
Connect with someone who shares your age, interests, and Type 1 journey — so everyday life with diabetes feels a little less lonely.
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Why buddies
What makes a good match
Friendship built around shared experience — not medical advice.
Matched by real life
We look at age, interests, diagnosis journey, and location so you meet people who actually get your day-to-day.
Peer connection
Talk with someone living with T1D — share wins, rough days, school, sports, travel, and everything in between.
You stay in control
Send a request, approve who connects with you, and only share contact details when both people say yes.
Less lonely days
Having even one person who understands can make managing Type 1 feel lighter and more human.
How it works
From profile to connection
Create your profile
Add a bit about yourself — interests, diagnosis story, and where you are. Better profiles mean better matches.
See your matches
Browse people with similar ages, interests, and experiences. Each match shows why you might click.
Send a connect request
Reach out with an optional message. They can approve or decline — nothing is shared until they approve.
Keep the conversation going
Once connected, exchange contact info and continue chatting however works best for both of you.
Privacy comes first
Your email and phone stay private until both of you approve a connection. Buddy chats are peer support based on lived experience — not a substitute for your diabetes care team.
- Similar ages and interests
- Shared T1D experiences
- Optional location matching
- Approve every connection