Type 1 Diabetes Support

Thanks to the generosity of the Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, we are working hand-in-hand with families and healthcare providers to develop practical solutions to increase support and care for children who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Providers

Introducing the MyCare app!

Technology has come to play a large role in the care of type 1 diabetes. By partnering with families, healthcare providers, technology developers, and data analysts, we’re looking to bring the best-in-class tools to Montana to better understand diabetes care and create an interconnected network among all members of a child’s care team.

How can you get involved?

Right now we have a survey available to anyone who is interested in providing feedback on this all-in-one resource for diabetes education, centralized care plans, insulin and food tracking, sick day management, and more. It will only take about 15-20 minutes and you will compensated for your time.
Have any questions? Reach out to diabetes@montanapediatrics.org
Take the MyCare survey here!

Type 1 Teen Connect

It’s no secret that being a teenager (and especially raising one) can be challenging! Teen Connect is a virtual monthly meet-up of teens living with T1D in both Montana and Washington State. Through a guided conversation, participants can find broaden their community of friends through the opportunities of talking about the challenges and realities of T1D.

The group meets at 8:00pm on the second Monday of every month.

If you know someone ages 12-19 years old with T1D, learn more about Teen Connect and share the sign-up link.

Supporting Kids in Schools: SHINE

The School Health Information and Nurse Education (SHINE) program is designed specifically for school workers—nurses, administrators, teachers, coaches, and volunteers—who may be responsible for student health during the school day or after-school activities like sports or clubs. SHINE offers expert-led presentations followed by open discussions, where participants can ask questions, share experiences, and seek guidance on student health needs, fostering a supportive community of school health personnel across Montana that encourages collaboration to better school health support for kids in schools.

Visit our SHINE page here to learn more about upcoming sessions, view recaps of previous sessions, and sign up for more information

Healthcare providers, do you want to learn more about how we’re supporting the healthcare community or do you want to get involved?

Partners

Helmsley Children's Mercy Kansas City Big Sky Care Connect Diabetes in School Health Montana DPHHS BlueCross BlueShield of Montana MYDA

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