The Diabetes Link

The Diabetes Link

Nonprofit supporting young adults with diabetes

Overview

What the Diabetes Link does: It empowers young adults (ages 18-30) with diabetes by offering peer support, connections, and expert resources to help them navigate daily life and thrive. How its products work: Through programs and services that connect peers, provide reliable diabetes information and guidance from experts, and offer leadership opportunities tailored to young adults, creating a supportive community and practical tools for managing diabetes in a fast-paced world. How it differentiates from competitors: It focuses specifically on the unique needs and challenges of young adults with diabetes, pairing peer networks with expert resources and leadership development designed for that age group, rather than generic diabetes support. What its goal is: To equip and inspire young adults to live confidently and courageously with diabetes, empowering them to navigate adulthood with better support and resources.

About The Diabetes Link

Simplify's Rating
Why The Diabetes Link is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Social Impact

Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Massachusetts

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Helmsley granted $1.5 million to expand underinsured young-adult programs.
  • September 2026 site activity shows steady community demand with meetups, chapter launches, and college content.
  • MannKind and Alfred E. Mann Charities launched a 2026 scholarship with The Link.

What critics are saying

  • Dependence on Helmsley and corporate sponsors exposes The Link to funding-cycle volatility.
  • 2024 public filings remain modest versus national ambitions, limiting hiring and program scale.
  • If chapter engagement softens, the network loses its core moat and donor appeal.

What makes The Diabetes Link unique

  • 2009-founded, young-adult-only diabetes nonprofit with 125+ student-led chapters across US and Canada.
  • Peer-support model targets college and trade-school students, not generic diabetes education.
  • Corporate backing from Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Dexcom, and Vertex validates category relevance.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

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