Welcome to the A1C Champions® Program

The A1C Champions® program offers diabetes education workshops led by people with diabetes for people with diabetes. Through interactive 60-minute sessions, the well-trained Champions share their personal experiences with diabetes self-management, as well as tips for maintaining better control of blood sugar levels.

Who are A1C Champions®?

A1C Champions® are people who have diabetes and have learned to successfully manage it. They have walked in your shoes and understand what it's like living day-to-day with diabetes - and they want you to know that you are not alone in your journey with diabetes. Champions share personal diabetes stories, provide support and give practical advice to help motivate you to make healthy lifestyle choices and strive to reach your blood sugar goals.

Meet A1C Champions®

Get the Diabetes Toolkit

Download your free guide to having productive discussions with your healthcare provider about insulin, a goal chart and more to help you manage your diabetes.

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Want to Attend an A1C Champions® Program?

A1C Champions® diabetes education programs take place all over the country. It's easy to ask your healthcare provider to schedule a program in your area.

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Helpful Diabetes Resources

Browse a selection of resources to understand the facts about diabetes and managing blood sugar levels, including an informative video.

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Want to be an A1C Champion?

If you have a passion for helping others and would like to share your diabetes story, find out how you can become an A1C Champion.

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Featured Champions

Kammi B.

Kammi was a persistent and hard working young girl diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in May 1983. She was...

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Tim C.

When Tim was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, he was prepared to change his diet. He didn't understand he would...

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JoAnn H.

JoAnn's journey to becoming an A1C Champion began long before she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in her early 30s...

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Drew R.

There is a strong history of diabetes on both sides of Drew's family tree, but that didn't make it any easier for him...

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