Bridging the Gap in Type 1 Diabetes Coverage
Bridging the Gap in Type 1 Diabetes Coverage
Bridging the Gap in Type 1 Diabetes Coverage
When insurance isn’t enough, we step in — helping families access the insulin, pumps, and supplies they need.
Direct Financial Assistance
Active Support
Bridging the Gap in Type 1 Diabetes Coverage
When insurance isn’t enough, we step in — helping families access the insulin, pumps, and supplies they need.
Direct Financial Assistance
Active Support
Bridging the Gap
The late-night low blood sugars.
The endless battles with insurance.
The frustration of feeling like no one understands.
We know the weight you’re carrying – because we’ve been there too.
We’re here to help lift some of that burden by providing direct financial relief and emotional support to families like yours navigating the high costs of diabetes care.
Get Direct Financial Support
Get Direct Financial Support
Let Us Help Reduce the Financial Burden of Managing Type 1 Diabetes.
Durable Medical Equipment Grant
Provides assistance toward insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to help individuals better manage their Diabetes.
Durable Medical Equipment Grant
Provides assistance toward insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to help individuals better manage their Diabetes.
Durable Medical Equipment Grant
Provides assistance toward insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to help individuals better manage their Diabetes.
Durable Medical Equipment Grant
Provides assistance toward insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to help individuals better manage their Diabetes.
Emergency Grant
Provides assistance towards insulin, unexpected hospital bills, and other urgent diabetes-related expenses.
Emergency Grant
Provides assistance towards insulin, unexpected hospital bills, and other urgent diabetes-related expenses.
Emergency Grant
Provides assistance towards insulin, unexpected hospital bills, and other urgent diabetes-related expenses.
Emergency Grant
Provides assistance towards insulin, unexpected hospital bills, and other urgent diabetes-related expenses.
Helping families access life-saving supplies
Helping families access life-saving supplies
Helping families access life-saving supplies
Helping families access life-saving supplies
Insulin
Glucagon
Meters
Syringes
Pods
Insulin
Glucagon
Meters
Syringes
Pods
Sensors
CGM's
Insulin Pumps
Cartridges
Insertion Sets
Adhesive
Glucose Tablets
Ketone Strips
Annalise Koprowski, 2025 Grant Recipient
"Thank you so very much for awarding us this grant. We appreciate the foundation’s generosity, thoughtfulness, and consideration."
Annalise Koprowski, 2025 Grant Recipient
"Thank you so very much for awarding us this grant. We appreciate the foundation’s generosity, thoughtfulness, and consideration."
Annalise Koprowski, 2025 Grant Recipient
"Thank you so very much for awarding us this grant. We appreciate the foundation’s generosity, thoughtfulness, and consideration."
Annalise Koprowski, 2025 Grant Recipient
"Thank you so very much for awarding us this grant. We appreciate the foundation’s generosity, thoughtfulness, and consideration."
By the Numbers
We’re proud of the impact we’ve made—helping families across the country access the supplies they need to manage Type 1 Diabetes
Funds raised and donated to support families and individuals
Funds donated to directly support diabetics in 2024
Families and individuals impacted by our grant programs
States where we've provided direct financial support
By the Numbers
We’re proud of the impact we’ve made—helping families across the country access the supplies they need to manage Type 1 Diabetes
Funds raised and donated to support families and individuals
Funds donated to directly support diabetics in 2024
Families and individuals impacted by our grant programs
States where we've provided direct financial support
By the Numbers
We’re proud of the impact we’ve made—helping families across the country access the supplies they need to manage Type 1 Diabetes
Funds raised and donated to support families and individuals
Funds donated to directly support diabetics in 2024
Families and individuals impacted by our grant programs
States where we've provided direct financial support
By the Numbers
We’re proud of the impact we’ve made—helping families across the country access the supplies they need to manage Type 1 Diabetes
Funds raised and donated to support families and individuals
Funds donated to directly support diabetics in 2024
Families and individuals impacted by our grant programs
States where we've provided direct financial support
The People Behind the Mission
Our team get’s it because we’ve lived it. Many of us have Type 1 Diabetes ourselves or care for someone who does.
Lisa Oberndorfer
Lisa is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Lisa co-founded Diabetes Will’s Way to help children with t...
Lisa Oberndorfer
Lisa is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Lisa co-founded Diabetes Will’s Way to help children with t...
Lisa Oberndorfer
Lisa is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Lisa co-founded Diabetes Will’s Way to help children with t...
Lisa Oberndorfer
Lisa is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Lisa co-founded Diabetes Will’s Way to help children with t...
Will Oberndorfer
Will is the Business Development Representative at Milestone Business Solutions where he is the only sales representative. He sells fractional accounting and HR ser...
Will Oberndorfer
Will is the Business Development Representative at Milestone Business Solutions where he is the only sales representative. He sells fractional accounting and HR ser...
Will Oberndorfer
Will is the Business Development Representative at Milestone Business Solutions where he is the only sales representative. He sells fractional accounting and HR ser...
Will Oberndorfer
Will is the Business Development Representative at Milestone Business Solutions where he is the only sales representative. He sells fractional accounting and HR ser...
Drew Thieme
Drew is a graduate of Purdue University and a licensed CPA. With experience in accounting and auditing, Drew brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic in...
Drew Thieme
Drew is a graduate of Purdue University and a licensed CPA. With experience in accounting and auditing, Drew brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic in...
Drew Thieme
Drew is a graduate of Purdue University and a licensed CPA. With experience in accounting and auditing, Drew brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic in...
Drew Thieme
Drew is a graduate of Purdue University and a licensed CPA. With experience in accounting and auditing, Drew brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic in...
Resources
A curated library of resources to help answer your questions and point you in the right direction.
Beyond Type 1
Beyond Type 1 is a nonprofit dedicated to uniting and empowering people impacted by diabetes.
Raising Teens with Diabetes: A Survival Guide for Parents
A concise, practical resource offering guidance, empathy, and real-life strategies for parenting teens with diabetes.
American Diabetes Association Safe at School
This initiative ensures students with diabetes receive the care and support they need in school, backed by strong state laws.
Resources
A curated library of resources to help answer your questions and point you in the right direction.
Beyond Type 1
Beyond Type 1 is a nonprofit dedicated to uniting and empowering people impacted by diabetes.
Raising Teens with Diabetes: A Survival Guide for Parents
A concise, practical resource offering guidance, empathy, and real-life strategies for parenting teens with diabetes.
American Diabetes Association Safe at School
This initiative ensures students with diabetes receive the care and support they need in school, backed by strong state laws.
Podcast Diabetes Connections
An engaging podcast sharing personal stories, expert insights, and practical tips for living with diabetes.
Steven the Insulin Pump” by Amy Christie (for younger kids)
A cheerful children’s book that introduces young readers to insulin pump therapy through Steven’s fun adventures.
Resources
A curated library of resources to help answer your questions and point you in the right direction.
Beyond Type 1
Beyond Type 1 is a nonprofit dedicated to uniting and empowering people impacted by diabetes.
Raising Teens with Diabetes: A Survival Guide for Parents
A concise, practical resource offering guidance, empathy, and real-life strategies for parenting teens with diabetes.
American Diabetes Association Safe at School
This initiative ensures students with diabetes receive the care and support they need in school, backed by strong state laws.
Resources
A curated library of resources to help answer your questions and point you in the right direction.
Beyond Type 1
Beyond Type 1 is a nonprofit dedicated to uniting and empowering people impacted by diabetes.
Raising Teens with Diabetes: A Survival Guide for Parents
A concise, practical resource offering guidance, empathy, and real-life strategies for parenting teens with diabetes.
American Diabetes Association Safe at School
This initiative ensures students with diabetes receive the care and support they need in school, backed by strong state laws.
Podcast Diabetes Connections
An engaging podcast sharing personal stories, expert insights, and practical tips for living with diabetes.
Steven the Insulin Pump” by Amy Christie (for younger kids)
A cheerful children’s book that introduces young readers to insulin pump therapy through Steven’s fun adventures.
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