New to Type 1 Diabetes?
We know what you’re going through!
Here are some of our favorite resources for newly diagnosed families or adults:
- Getting Started with Diabetes
- Brave Buddies: A Yahoo group for parents of children with type 1 diabetes
- Mental Health Professionals
- Prescription Coupons and Co-Pay Reductions
- Caregivers with T1D Experience
Email us with any questions or concerns you have.
- Santa Cruz Beer & Basals
- Aug 10, 2017 | Santa Cruz
Beer & Basals is a casual gathering for adults who want to get to know others living with T1D and expand their circle of support.
- Learn More and Register
Recent Posts
What’s next for health insurance
Today’s guest blogger, Anthony Steuer, is an insurance literacy advocate. His previous guest post …Dealing with burnout and other words of wisdom from Naomi Ruperto, The Diabetic Diva
When you meet Naomi Ruperto, you wouldn’t think she had a care in the …10 Life Lessons from the Diabetic Diva
Naomi Kingery Ruperto grew up in Bangalore, India, the child of missionaries who work …
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Upcoming Programs
- Type 1 Topics with Brenda Hunter
Jul 26, 2017 | Palo Alto - Peninsula Little Carbs in the Park
Jul 28, 2017 | Palo Alto - Dia-Buddies Mentor Training Series Part 1
Jul 29, 2017 | Milpitas - Peninsula Dia-Buddies: A Day at the Park
Aug 5, 2017 | Palo Alto - East Bay Coffee & Carbs
Aug 6, 2017 | Walnut Creek
- Dia-Buddies Mentor Training Series Part 1
- Jul 29, 2017 | Milpitas
Interested in becoming a certified Dia-Buddies Mentor? Sign-up for our new Mentor Training Module series! The modules are designed to train mentors to better engage with difficult topics surrounding Type 1 Diabetes. Each module will be facilitated by an incredible advocate in the field. You will leave the modules stronger and smarter with more tools to navigate the challenges in your own lives. Moreover, as an official mentor, you will have the ability to lead your own Dia-Buddies events (with our help, of course)!
- Learn More and Register
Our Mission
Carb DM's mission is to build a supportive community that improves the quality of life and health of all those affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D).
The Carb DM community fosters connections among people with diabetes, their loved ones, and medical professionals, promotes learning, and develops strategies for thriving with type 1 diabetes.
- Type 1 Topics with Brenda Hunter
- Jul 26, 2017 | Palo Alto
CarbDM was instrumental in supporting Brenda Hunter, Co-Founder of No Small Voice, in their survey concerning insurance. You are invited to preview the results prior to releasing the information publicly.
- Learn More and Register
- Peninsula Little Carbs in the Park
- Jul 28, 2017 | Palo Alto
Little Carbs in the Park is a gathering for children with T1D 10 and younger, their siblings, parents, and extended families. This is a chance for kids with T1D to meet other T1Ders, siblings to meet other siblings, and parents to chat with other parents.
- Learn More and Register
Diabetes 101
Carb DM and JDRF invite you to a morning of sharing and learning with Jeannine Leverenz, RN, CDE of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University at our Diabetes 101 program. This program is being held on Wednesday, July 19 and is hosted by T1D mom and Carb DM Board Member, Melissa Anderson. This program is for parents of newly diagnosed children and newly diagnosed adults (within the first year of diagnosis) who are interested in gaining more insight into what’s next and moving forward. Register Today!
Our Mission
Carb DM's mission is to build a supportive community that improves the quality of life and health of all those affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D).
The Carb DM community fosters connections among people with diabetes, their loved ones, and medical professionals, promotes learning, and develops strategies for thriving with type 1 diabetes.
New to Type 1 Diabetes?
We know what you’re going through!
Here are some of our favorite resources for newly diagnosed families or adults:
- Getting Started with Diabetes
- Brave Buddies: A Yahoo group for parents of children with type 1 diabetes
- Mental Health Professionals
- Prescription Coupons and Co-Pay Reductions
- Caregivers with T1D Experience
Email us with any questions or concerns you have.
Upcoming Programs
- Type 1 Topics with Brenda Hunter
Jul 26, 2017 | Palo Alto - Peninsula Little Carbs in the Park
Jul 28, 2017 | Palo Alto - Dia-Buddies Mentor Training Series Part 1
Jul 29, 2017 | Milpitas - Peninsula Dia-Buddies: A Day at the Park
Aug 5, 2017 | Palo Alto - East Bay Coffee & Carbs
Aug 6, 2017 | Walnut Creek
- Santa Cruz Beer & Basals
- Aug 10, 2017 | Santa Cruz
Beer & Basals is a casual gathering for adults who want to get to know others living with T1D and expand their circle of support.
- Learn More and Register
- Dia-Buddies Mentor Training Series Part 1
- Jul 29, 2017 | Milpitas
Interested in becoming a certified Dia-Buddies Mentor? Sign-up for our new Mentor Training Module series! The modules are designed to train mentors to better engage with difficult topics surrounding Type 1 Diabetes. Each module will be facilitated by an incredible advocate in the field. You will leave the modules stronger and smarter with more tools to navigate the challenges in your own lives. Moreover, as an official mentor, you will have the ability to lead your own Dia-Buddies events (with our help, of course)!
- Learn More and Register
- Type 1 Topics with Brenda Hunter
- Jul 26, 2017 | Palo Alto
CarbDM was instrumental in supporting Brenda Hunter, Co-Founder of No Small Voice, in their survey concerning insurance. You are invited to preview the results prior to releasing the information publicly.
- Learn More and Register
- Peninsula Little Carbs in the Park
- Jul 28, 2017 | Palo Alto
Little Carbs in the Park is a gathering for children with T1D 10 and younger, their siblings, parents, and extended families. This is a chance for kids with T1D to meet other T1Ders, siblings to meet other siblings, and parents to chat with other parents.
- Learn More and Register
Recent Posts
What’s next for health insurance
Today’s guest blogger, Anthony Steuer, is an insurance literacy advocate. His previous guest post …Dealing with burnout and other words of wisdom from Naomi Ruperto, The Diabetic Diva
When you meet Naomi Ruperto, you wouldn’t think she had a care in the …10 Life Lessons from the Diabetic Diva
Naomi Kingery Ruperto grew up in Bangalore, India, the child of missionaries who work …
Subscribe to Blog via Email
Diabetes 101
Carb DM and JDRF invite you to a morning of sharing and learning with Jeannine Leverenz, RN, CDE of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University at our Diabetes 101 program. This program is being held on Wednesday, July 19 and is hosted by T1D mom and Carb DM Board Member, Melissa Anderson. This program is for parents of newly diagnosed children and newly diagnosed adults (within the first year of diagnosis) who are interested in gaining more insight into what’s next and moving forward. Register Today!