r/Type1Diabetes is a subreddit with 54k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses insulin, struggling, diabetes, hate, and t1d, and they frequently recommend/review whey protein powder, protein powder, and snacks.
Please be respectful and helpful if responding to posts. This is a place where people can come and learn about Type 1 and the challenges we face. A place to rant, show emotion, and ask insulin questions or pump questions. Additionally, if you are going to comment on posts please give it your all, don't leave out info or be short with anyone that could be misinterpreted. Surveys will be deleted unless they are paid or get prior approval and most inquires regarding surveys go ignored in our inbox.
Popular Themes in r/Type1Diabetes
#1
Advice Requests
: "Trying to get off of health insurance."
9 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Best way to pull Dexcom and Omnipod 5 data automatically?"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Denied insulin during detention"
4 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I built a free web tool to auto-adjust carb ratios for my T1D daughter. I'd love to hear your thoughts (no surveys, just looking for a discussion!)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Type1Diabetes
#1
Insulin
11 posts
#2
Struggling
10 posts
#3
Diabetes
9 posts
#4
Hate
8 posts
#5
T1d
5 posts
#6
Blood Sugar
4 posts
#7
Tired
4 posts
#8
Dexcom
4 posts
#9
Exercise
4 posts
#10
Friend
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/Type1Diabetes
Whey Protein Powder
8 reviews
#1
Levels
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Muscle Feast
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Klean Athlete
4.0★ from 1 review
Protein Powder
7 reviews
#1
Muscle Feast Whey Protein Isolate
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Sproos
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Jocko Molk
5.0★ from 1 review
Snacks
6 reviews
#1
Nuts
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Lucozade
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Chomps
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Type1Diabetes
#1
Question
: "Check disability box for grad school application?"
95 posts
#2
Seeking Advice
: "Type 1 diabetic for 11 years - coming to terms with life changes & little support"
16 posts
#3
Rant
: "Denied insulin during detention"
14 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Local gov’t banning cell phones at city hall meetings, what to do as a T1D"
12 posts
#5
Glucose Monitors
: "Oh… coolcoolcoolcool"
12 posts
#6
Insulin Pumps
: "Omnipod Training at Coffee Shop?"
12 posts
#7
Goofy Goobering
: "Is there a vacation mode on my pump?"
7 posts
#8
Seeking Support
: "got denied a job"
7 posts
#9
Medication
: "Do not try this"
6 posts
#10
Achievement
: "I wanted to make insulin pens useful to everyone!"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/Type1Diabetes
Yearly
+10k members(21.8%)
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Last updated: June 29, 2026