Diabetes Network of Arizona

Our mission is to redefine the experience of living with a chronic illness, ensuring that every person impacted by diabetes receives the knowledge, resources, and support necessary to lead a fulfilling and empowered life.

Living with Type 1 diabetes is a full-time job nobody asked for. At the Diabetes Network of Arizona, we don't sugarcoat it — and we don't talk to you like a pamphlet. We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built by people who actually live with T1D, and our entire mission is making sure no one in Arizona has to figure it out alone.

We serve kids, teens, families, and adults — including those experiencing financial hardship or homelessness — who are navigating the daily reality of Type 1 diabetes. Whether someone was diagnosed last week or has been managing for decades, we meet them where they are and give them what they actually need: honest education, real community, and access to supplies and resources that can make or break their health.

💡 What We Do

Education & Workshops — Straight-talk classes and community workshops on managing blood sugar, nutrition, insulin, tech, and everything in between. No jargon. No fluff.

Youth Connect — Monthly meetups, activities, and peer-led events where kids and teens with T1D can just be themselves — surrounded by people who get it.

Type 1 Tutors / School Program— We train school staff, help families build 504 plans, and advocate for students so they're protected and supported at school every single day.

Supply Share Program — We connect individuals and families with free or low-cost insulin, test strips, CGMs, and pump supplies when insurance gaps or emergencies strike.

Family Camp & Retreats — Year-round camps and retreats where families build confidence, friendships, and lifelong skills — in a space where diabetes is understood, not feared.

Youth Camp-a week long summer camp for kids and adults with type 1 diabetes. Campers are ages 8-17 and adults can volunteer to be counselors 18+

❤️ Our Values

• Radical honesty — We tell the truth about what living with T1D looks like, good days and bad.
• Community over isolation — Diabetes can feel lonely. We make sure it doesn't have to be.
• Access for all — Nobody gets left out because of income, insurance, or zip code.
• Lived experience first — The people we serve help shape everything we do.

👥 Who We Serve

• Children, teens, and young adults with Type 1 diabetes
• Families and caregivers supporting someone with T1D
• Individuals experiencing financial hardship
• Newly diagnosed Arizonans who need a starting point
• Long-time T1Ds who just need a community that understands