Giovanni’s Friends is a playgroup designed for families of younger children  that are living with Type 1 Diabetes.

The first playgroup originated out of Monmouth County, NJ.

In the Beginning

The idea of a Type 1 playgroup came about when a mom, whose son was just diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, had an impossible time locating other children with Type 1 to become friends with her little boy.

While there were plenty of support groups, both online and in real life, for the parents of children with diabetes, there were no playgroups for the children.

Every child wants to know they belong, that they are the same, that they fit in. While there are many ways of doing this, finding other children that have to prick their fingers and get injections would let her little boy know that he does fit it and there are plenty of kids out there just like him.

This playgroup community is a way for parents to help their children find friends that are going through similar things. It is a way to help their children remember they belong, they fit in, and most importantly, they are loved.

Don't forget to check our calendar for our monthly meetup!!