Blue Circle Health, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on helping people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), is now offering its free virtual program — which includes clinical care, education, and support for adults with T1D — in new states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky. This expansion means the organization now works in sixteen states. Importantly, all the services are free for participants and work with their current healthcare providers, while also linking them to extra support when needed.
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Leonard D’Avolio, PhD, CEO of Blue Circle Health, said the organization was founded to close the gap between the support people with T1D require and what they actually receive from the healthcare system. He explained that the goal is not just to treat individuals but to demonstrate that better health outcomes can be achieved at a lower cost. The program provides a tailored care plan for each participant and gives them access to a team of specialists over a six-month period, offering both immediate support and tools for long-term success.
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David Panzirer, Trustee at The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, shared that they have supported Blue Circle Health because managing T1D is already a challenge, and the healthcare system often adds to that difficulty. He emphasized the need for better options. In response to patient needs, Blue Circle has included services like help with navigating insurance, access to counseling and peer support, assistance with finding local resources, and financial aid for diabetes medications and supplies.
Dr. Monica Gomberg, an endocrinologist and Vice President of Clinical Care at Blue Circle Health, noted that the organization’s approach to whole-person care recognizes that well-being goes far beyond what can be addressed in a standard doctor’s appointment. Blue Circle does not replace patients’ existing care providers but works alongside them to offer additional support. Because the nonprofit is not tied to traditional reimbursement models, it can focus fully on improving the lives and health of people with T1D. Early results from the program show a significant drop in diabetes-related distress after just six months.
In addition to program expansion, Blue Circle Health is launching a podcast titled “Around the Circle: Living Well with T1D,” hosted by Scott Johnson. The podcast features expert guests and personal stories covering everything from insurance navigation to managing holidays with diabetes. It aims to provide practical advice and support for anyone living with T1D and is now available on major streaming platforms. Adults aged 18 and older who speak English or Spanish can enroll in Blue Circle Health’s program, and anyone affected by T1D can access their free online resources.
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