Peer Support Communities for Type 1 Diabetes

typeOne.sg came together in 2018 and has since grown to a near 600-strong community, for people living with Type 1 Diabetes, their family members, loved ones and friends. This group meets regularly and events have ranged from bar socials, physical activity, social meals together, and educational sharings on how to thrive even with Type 1 diabetes.

Check out some of their stories below!

Stories From Our Community

I’m Chitra, mother of 13-year-old Vidhyut, diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in 2021. It began subtly—with stomach-aches, frequent urination, excessive thirst...

Chitra, mother of Vidhyut, aged 13, 4 years with T1D

Wearing the Dexcom CGM to check BGs has been a great help in my journey. The device readings are usually really accurate. To check for carbohydrates count...

Female, 4 years with T1D

Philson was on 100% on multiple daily injections (MDI) for 5 months upon diagnosis and moved to a 'hybrid' model with Omnipod and MDI on weekdays and weekends respectively...

Phyllis, Mummy of 2-year-old Philson diagnosed with T1D since 2024

I switched from multiple daily injections (MDI) to a pump in 2006, and to an Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop (AHCL) system consisting of pump and CGM sensor in 2023...

Female, 26 years with T1D

I started using an insulin pump in 2016 and used glucose monitors ad-hoc, due to cost as well as learning to adjust to having a constant stream of data coming in about my BG levels...

Candy, Female, 26 years with T1D

My son, Mason, was diagnosed with type one diabetes when he was 19.5 months old, before he was verbal. Managing diabetes in a toddler is a full time job in itself...

Carmen, mom of Mason (3 year old)

CGMs give us valuable insights into the trending blood sugars throughout the day vs at a point in time, if we use finger pricks. Although applying a CGM is not "pain free"...

Mother of a 9 year old with T1D

Abby (8 Year Old) has swimming classes twice a week and dance class once a week. Physical activities are very important and crucial in helping Abby manage her overall HbA1c...

Abby Wong, 8 Years Old with T1D

I only learned recently from my dietitian that different levels of exercise affect my blood sugar differently, which is true to my personal experience...

Male, 16 years with T1D

My name is Aizawa Marco, I have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 30 years. I was diagnosed when I was 12 years old. I work as a Community Nurse. My day as a community Nurse...

Male, 30 years with T1D

I started using an insulin pump in 2016 and used glucose monitors ad-hoc, due to cost as well as learning to adjust to having a constant stream of data coming in about my BG levels...

Candy, Female, 26 years with T1D

With my newly diagnosed status, I became more conscious of my food choices especially when it comes to eating out. I found it extremely difficult to have enough vegetables...

Doris Chng, T1D diagnosed September 2024

Abby was diagnosed at the age of 18 months so she had very limited memory of her life before T1D and what she ate. Her diet was fairly simple and well balanced for a typical toddler...

Mom of Abby Wong, T1D, aged 8

When my son was first diagnosed, people around me often said that T1D should keep away from sugary stuff and I had given my child too big a portion of bubble tea...

Mother of a 9 year old with T1D

Don’t be too afraid of experimenting - moderation is the key! I learnt not to fear judgement for leaving food on the plate - or to find friends to share portions with...

Female, 26 years with T1D

For me, a variety of avenues keep me going: Firstly, as I'm an extrovert, speaking to friends who generally know how I am when experiencing low and high sugars...

Female, 33 years old, 27 years with T1D

My child was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of four. He now uses a Libre sensor and an insulin pump to help manage his condition. At times, he receives comments...

Father, 44 years old, caregiver of a child with T1D

Life with T1D is a marathon and an unpredictable one at that. I take one day at a time (grateful for each day I get!)...

Female, 26 years with T1D

Having lived with diabetes for almost 40 years, I’ve been able to build a mental resilience to treating this condition as the only way I know how to live...

Male, 43 years old, with T1D since 4 years old

Philson's diagnosis at 17 months old was a huge shock to our family given no family history in autoimmune conditions. As his caregivers, we had little time to grieve and were focused...

Phyllis, mum of 2 year old Philson, living with T1D since 2024

I was diagnosed at the age of 12 after experiencing many of the tell-tale signs of diabetes for months prior (i.e. weight loss, persistent lethargy...

Male, 16 years with T1D

I was diagnosed with LADA in Dec 2023 at the age of 39. It was a sudden transition for my body, mind and for my family. My main source of information and support was from my endocrine doctor...

Female, 40 years old, 2 years with T1D

I was called up last September to pick up my blood test report. I was in disbelief when the doctor told to me that I am diabetic. I saw him circled both numbers...

Doris Chng, newly diagnosed in Sep 2024

I got diagnosed in year 1 of my uni and adapting to both a new social life and managing my blood sugars was really tough, on top of coping with my studies...

Female, 3 years with T1D

We taught Abby to jab herself and taught her simple carb-counting (her favourite food/fruits) so she can jab herself for recess and do necessary corrections...

Mom of Abby Wong, T1D, aged 8

Many things ran through our minds as we sat in hospital during diagnosis: “Will Mason be allowed to go back to preschool ? How do we monitor his blood sugar while he is in school?"...

Carmen, mom of T1D Mason (3 years old)

Clarence was diagnosed with T1D when he was 8 years old. It was devastating and unbelievable initially as there is no one else in the family, including extended family, with diabetes...

Sandy Teo, mother of a 10 year old with T1D

Even though I am on an insulin pump, I always carry with me insulin pens (long acting and quick acting insulin for basal and bolus), needles and am prepared to switch to insulin pens...

Female, 16 years with T1D

One of the first things I do when I touch down is to find snacks to keep on me as hypoglycemia food (which is a good chance to try local snacks)...

Male, 16 years with T1D

Always bring extra insulin, together with test strips, needles and all. You never know if the country has the exact same model as the insulin pen that you are using...

Male, 41 years with T1D

In many countries, automated insulin delivery systems (or hybrid closed loop systems) have become standard of care for management of T1D in children...

Carmen, mom of T1D Mason (3 years old)

More options for CGM & Pumps (Tube & Tubeless), more healthcare subsidies for T1D and T2D patients, more companies willing to provide insurance coverage...

Mom of Abby Wong, T1D, aged 8

I hope that there is more education about the existence of T1D and the fact that it is a chronic, autoimmune condition that is different from Type 2. When I first shared with friends...

Mother of a 9 year old with T1D

Management of T1D has evolved so much over the years. New technology like insulin pumps, CGMs and new insulins has made managing T1D a lot better...

Male, 30 years with T1D

I wish people would understand that Type 1 diabetes is not something you “get” because of unhealthy living, but because of an autoimmune condition...

Female, 3 years with T1D

When I was much younger in my 20s, I met someone in school who had to take an injection before each meal. Everything was done in a secretive manner and as classmates...

Working mother of a 10 year old with T1D

More affordable (government-subsidised) diabetes technology!

Female, 26 years with T1D

That T1D is not due to poor choice of food selection. We can eat as normal unlike T2D. We are different!...

Female, 4 years with T1D

Here’s how you can get the book:

Available in all Singapore public libraries
Available at the libraries of MOE primary schools, kindergartens, and international schools
If you were diagnosed at KKH or NUH, please request a copy from your healthcare team
Click here to purchase the book from Helang Books

As featured on The Straits Times:

Singapore's T1D Picture Book

“My Name Is Adam. I Have Type 1 Diabetes” is Singapore’s first children’s picture book, written for the community, by the community. Published in June 2022, this book was inspired by real stories from real familise living with T1DM – including the 2 authors themselves. The story illustrates a child’s journey from T1DM diagnosis to acceptance.

Diabetes Technology

The Ministry Of Health (MOH), Singapore approved the following subsidies for diabetes technology, for people living with Type 1 Diabetes:

Insulin Pump:

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM):

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