Can I have more than ONE Diabuddy?

Absolutely—yes, you can have more than one diabuddy! In fact, having a few diabuddies can be especially helpful as you age with Type 1 diabetes.

Different diabuddies bring different strengths

• One might be great at understanding diabetes tech.
• Another may have experience with Medicare, retirement communities, or caregiving.
• Someone else might simply be the person who always makes you laugh on hard days.

Having a small circle of diabuddies means you can lean on the right person at the right time—and they can lean on you, too.

More connections = more support

As we grow older, our needs change. Life throws curveballs. Health shifts. Having more than one diabuddy builds a resilient network—so if one friend is unavailable, there’s still someone else who knows what you’re going through.

It doesn’t have to be formal

You don’t need a weekly meeting or matching T-shirts. You can have:

• A text buddy who checks in after endo appointments
• A walking partner who wears a pump too
• A friend you share research articles with
• A quiet supporter who just gets it

Bottom line: It’s about connection

Whether it’s one diabuddy or a few, what matters most is that you feel supported, understood, and less alone. T1D is 24/7, but you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.

Last updated 08/07/2025.