Blue Circle Health launches in New Hampshire to expand type 1 diabetes care program: Now covering Maine, Vermont & New Hampshire
- Free clinical care, education, and support program empowers adults with type 1 diabetes to help improve health outcomes
- With comprehensive telehealth services, nonprofit aims to inspire new care models and policies that remove barriers to care
BOSTON, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Circle Health, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), announced the expansion of its free, virtual, clinical care, education, and support program for adults with T1D to New Hampshire. Already operating in Maine and Vermont, this expansion is a key step to providing care across the greater New England area.
"Blue Circle Health was founded to help fill the gap between the care people with T1D need and what is available through the traditional health system," said Leonard D'Avolio, PhD, chief executive officer of Blue Circle Health. "We're thrilled to extend our program into New Hampshire, where it's difficult for people to access care due to a limited number of endocrinologists and large rural areas."
The program is free thanks to generous philanthropic funding from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust–a foundation with the mission to improve the lives of people with T1D. Blue Circle Health has provided high-quality, multidisciplinary support to more than 530 adults with T1D across 7 states since January 2024 to help them manage their condition.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body cannot produce insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. Despite new treatments and technological advances in T1D management, only 1 in 4 people with T1D achieve healthy blood glucose levels, as defined by the American Diabetes Association. Key reasons for this gap include a shortage of endocrinologists and other specialists who provide care for people with T1D, the high cost of medications and supplies, and policies that limit insurance reimbursement for critical digital health tools, education, and support services. A recent analysis highlighted that endocrinologists are not present in nearly 70% of U.S. counties.1
Blue Circle Health develops a personalized care plan for each participant, tailored to their unique needs, and offers comprehensive multidisciplinary support over a six-month period. The program:
- Provides endocrinology care, diabetes and nutrition education, peer support, diabetes-focused counseling, assistance with navigating insurance, and referrals to community resources for housing, employment, and food access
- Is offered virtually and uses a mix of phone, text, and video for communication
- Integrates with participants' existing in-person care team, providing regular updates to providers to ensure the continuum of care
- Offers access to a prescription assistance program and a free continuous glucose monitor (CGM) trial program to eligible participants
People with T1D over 18 years of age who speak English or Spanish are eligible to enroll.
To sign up directly, refer a person living with T1D, or learn how you can partner with Blue Circle Health, visit www.bluecirclehealth.org.
About Blue Circle Health
Blue Circle Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body doesn't produce insulin. T1D affects more than 2 million people in the US, and many face barriers to the care, education, medication, and supplies needed to manage their condition. Blue Circle Health provides virtual care, education, and support for adults with T1D, at no cost to them. Because T1D is a 24/7 condition that is largely self-managed, the program educates and empowers people with T1D to ensure they have the skills, tools, and confidence to manage their condition. Blue Circle Health aims to inspire new models of patient-centric care in T1D and potentially other chronic diseases. The organization plans to expand to 5+ more states in 2025. To learn more, visit www.bluecirclehealth.org.
1 GoodRx. Endocrinologist Deserts: A Critical Healthcare Gap for Millions in the U.S. 17 December 2024. https://www.goodrx.com/healthcare-access/research/endocrinology-deserts-healthcare-gap?label_override=undefined
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