Florida-based Type 1 Diabetes Mission · Est. 2026
Screen early. Support deeply. Thrive together.
We exist to transform the experience of Type 1 diabetes — from crisis and isolation to early detection, empowered management, and a connected global community that ensures no one faces T1D alone.
Our Mission
A lifelong journey deserves a lifelong ally.
To improve the lives of people with Type 1 diabetes by enabling early detection that protects families from crisis diagnoses, empowering effective, lower-burden management through modern technology, and fostering meaningful, supportive connections through globally accessible networks — so individuals and families feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Our Vision
A world without crisis diagnoses.
Every person at risk for Type 1 diabetes is identified early, every family is protected from crisis, and every individual living with T1D can manage their health with confidence, ease, and the support of a connected global community.
Four Pillars
One integrated ecosystem of care.
Each pillar feeds and amplifies the others — transforming the T1D experience from crisis and isolation to early action, confidence, and belonging.
- I
Early Detection
Accessible autoantibody screening that identifies T1D risk early — before crisis — and expands access to clinical intervention and prevention trials.
- II
Empowered Management
Modern, lower-burden diabetes management supported by technology, education, counseling, and specialist referral networks.
- III
Community & Connection
Globally accessible social and digital networks — anchored by our Diabest1es platform — so no one walks this journey alone.
- IV
Awareness & Advocacy
Bold, multi-platform digital advocacy that raises public understanding of T1D risk, early detection, and modern management.
The T1D Landscape
The scale of the challenge.
Type 1 diabetes is a complex, lifelong autoimmune disease affecting an estimated 1.9 million Americans and over 300,000 Canadians — with millions more worldwide living without a diagnosis.
Americans living with T1D — millions more undiagnosed
Of those at risk have no family history and never know to screen
Of newly diagnosed receive any formal diabetes education
Higher rates of depression & anxiety vs. the general population
"Type 1 diabetes is relentless — but so is our commitment to every person who lives with it. With the right systems, the right community, and the right knowledge, every person with T1D can live not just well, but fully."
Stand with Leo's Lion T1D.
Whether you screen, share, volunteer, or give — you help protect families from crisis diagnoses and build the community every person with T1D deserves.
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