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Helping Little Hands

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Supporting Future Generations

The Helping Little Hands Program provides financial support for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to ensure they have the proper technology, supplies, and associated appointment funds to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. The program serves at-risk pregnant women who do not have access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems and other related resources to improve their diabetes care. 

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Help with Pregnancy-Related Expenses for T1D

In addition to costly CGMs and insulin pumps, many moms-to-be are also challenged other expenses. The Helping Little Hands Program provides support for these additional needs: 


  • Traveling expenses to the clinic for frequent appointments 
  • Extra test strips for more frequent blood sugar testing 
  • Burden of co-pay expense due to increased frequency of appointments 
  • Childcare costs for other kids during doctor appointments 
  • Frequent blood work expenses 



Learn more about pregnancy and type 1 diabetes here. 

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Testimonials 

Elise

"Being pregnant with T1D caused me a lot of anxiety with the thought that I could hurt my baby. I was so thankful and appreciative of BDC to manage me during my pregnancy. They helped me keep such tight control! "

Trisha

"Having a team to support the pregnancy goals is key! Plus, it is reassuring to know someone is aware of the struggles we have in dealing with so many factors when pregnant. "

Natalie 

"I just had my first (and healthy!) baby in March, with the help of the BDC clinic. I have had type 1 diabetes for 28 years, and felt so well supported during my pregnancy journey. I am so grateful! Dr. Polsky is wonderful! "

Emmy 

"I can’t thank Dr. Polsky enough for managing my diabetes through a miscarriage and a healthy pregnancy. "

Amanda 

"Dr. Polsky made my dreams possible of having two beautiful healthy children while having type 1 diabetes. I love being a mom and was meant to be a mom. Thank you for all the pioneers in the field of diabetes and pregnancy. "

Jessica

"Dr. Polsky and her PA Rachel Garcetti have helped me through three pregnancies with type 1 diabetes! They are amazing providers and I wouldn’t have been able to have my children without their help.  "

Elise

"Being pregnant with T1D caused me a lot of anxiety with the thought that I could hurt my baby. I was so thankful and appreciative of BDC to manage me during my pregnancy. They helped me keep such tight control! "

Trisha

"Having a team to support the pregnancy goals is key! Plus, it is reassuring to know someone is aware of the struggles we have in dealing with so many factors when pregnant. "