Free, expert clinical care, education, and support for adults living with type 1 diabetes.
Managing type 1 diabetes is hard enough. Getting help shouldn’t be.
Blue Circle Health is a nonprofit organization with a 6-month program for adults 18+ living with type 1 diabetes. We offer free, personalized, virtual clinical care, education, and support — thanks to generous funding from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Free, expert clinical care, education, and support for adults living with type 1 diabetes
Managing type 1 diabetes is hard enough. Getting help shouldn’t be.
Blue Circle Health is a nonprofit organization with a 6-month program for adults 18+ living with type 1 diabetes. We offer personalized, virtual clinical care, education, and support — thanks to generous funding from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Here’s how it works:
Sign up for free care
Fill out a short form to see if you’re eligible – no insurance needed, and it’s 100% free.
We’ll call you to create a plan that meets your needs
A Clinical Enrollment Specialist will call you within 1-2 business days to guide you through enrollment and help you build a personalized care plan.
Start your T1D care and support program
Throughout the 6-month program, you can get expert medical care, support, and help with diabetes technology, insurance issues, and prescriptions–all at no cost.
Sign up for free care
Fill out a short form to see if you’re eligible – no insurance needed, and it’s 100% free.
We’ll call you to create a plan that meets your needs
A Clinical Enrollment Specialist will call you within 1-2 business days to guide you through enrollment and help you build a personalized care plan.
Start your T1D care and support program
Throughout the 6-month program, you can get expert medical care, support, and help with diabetes technology, insurance issues, and prescriptions–all at no cost.
Our Services and Programs
Once you enroll, our team works with you to build a plan around your T1D needs so you feel supported, informed, and in control.
Our services can include:
Endocrinology Care
Insurance Navigation
Prescription Assistance & CGM Trial Programs
Education and Nutrition
Community
Diabetes Supportive Counseling
Connection to Resources
Peer Support
Extending Your Care Team
Blue Circle Health is designed to add to, not replace, the care you already receive.
We partner with your existing providers — like your endocrinologist or primary care doctor — and keep them updated as you move through our program. Your personalized care plan includes as much or as little support as you need.
What we can help with
- Insulin adjustments
- Prescriptions for insulin and T1D supplies
- Diabetes education and nutrition support
- Insurance navigation
- Paying for T1D medications and supplies
- Support with diabetes technology
- Diabetes-related emotional support
- Peer support
- Housing, food, & employment concerns
What we don’t do
In-person services like lab work or eye exams / Screening for diabetes complications / Primary care or long-term endocrinology care / Support for non-T1D medical issues
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Frequently asked questions
How is it possible for the program to be free?
All of our services are free of charge thanks to generous donations from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, a philanthropy that is dedicated to improving the lives of people with T1D.
How do I know if I am eligible?
To sign up for Blue Circle Health, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
- Be 18 years or older
- Live in Florida, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, Delaware, Alabama, or Missouri
- Speak English and/or Spanish
- Have access to the internet and a smart phone or computer to do video calls with the care team
- Have a primary care provider or are willing to be connected to one
- Are not currently pregnant
How does the program work?
The program is virtual, meaning we use text, phone calls, and video meetings (e.g., Zoom) to communicate with you. It’s designed to last up to 6 months and our goal during that time is to provide you with the care, education, and supplies you need to thrive with this difficult disease.
It starts with us asking you questions to learn what areas you could use a hand with. Some people just need a quick brush up on managing highs or lows. Others need to see our endocrinologist, need help getting insurance or affording their insulin, or might benefit from being connected to housing or employment agencies in order to better manage their disease. Everyone’s journey with T1D is different and we design our program to meet your needs.
We use the term “Full Circle” to describe patients who have completed our program, and invite them to continue to meet with us monthly to stay connected to our growing community.
Hear from our team on what to expect when you enroll in our program:
What if I have an endocrinologist already?
Great! Our program is designed to provide extra support beyond what’s typically available via clinics. If you have great endocrinology care, we’ll spend our time together supporting you in other ways (e.g., with insurance, additional education, connecting you to a community of folks with T1D, etc.). We will keep your existing care team posted on your progress and coordinate any additional care needed with them.
What is a T1D support guide?
One of the first people you’ll meet when you sign up for Blue Circle Health is your T1D Support Guide. Our support guides also live with T1D and act as your personal guide throughout your time at Blue Circle Health. They’re someone to talk (or text) with when you’re having a tough day and they can work with you and your care team to be sure you’re getting the support you need while you’re part of the program.
What kind of things does Blue Circle Health help with?
Our program has a whole team of T1D specialists, many of whom live with T1D. This includes certified diabetes educators, T1D support guides, insurance specialists, social workers, nurses, and doctors – all dedicated to helping you thrive with T1D.
We can help you understand and manage your blood sugars, learn more about different insulin options and devices, help with insurance issues, connect you to local resources, and even prescribe needed drugs and devices. We have a patient assistance program for patients that can’t afford their T1D-related medications and supplies and a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) trial program for people that want to try managing their T1D with the aid of a CGM.
I’m not ready to join, but would like to find out more. How do I do that?
Fill out the form here; call us at 888-404-4813; or send us an email with your name and phone number to team@bluecirclehealth.org.
If you’re ready to sign up you can find our full sign up form here.
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We are constantly expanding to new states and improving our program, so check back often and follow us on socials @bluecirclehealth to keep in touch!