The National Minority Quality Forum’s Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity (SHC) launched virtual focus groups on July 10 and August 6, 2024, to explore the unique experiences of individuals of color with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Participants—including healthcare advocates, community leaders, and those
affected by T1D—shared personal insights into the financial, emotional, and systemic barriers they face, particularly in minoritized communities. These burdens, compounded by inconsistent access to resources and medical care, hinder effective diabetes management. The group emphasized addressing implicit bias, expanding DSMES access, and strengthening community engagement, stressing that targeted education, policy changes, and improved access to diabetes technology and mental health support are essential to improving outcomes for those living with T1D.

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