About Us
Our Story
The story of animaT1D begins in the summer of 2023 at a pediatric endocrinology clinic. At her daughter’s appointment, Molly mentioned the lack of comprehensive visual educational material for neurodivergent children with T1D. She was then connected with Radhika, a physician in the same group.
On obtaining feedback from the local community of neurodivergent children with T1D and their families, short visual stories emerged as a popular format for instruction. A search revealed that there was nothing out there in that format for T1D, and therefore, Molly and Radhika expanded their target audience to anyone interested in learning about T1D. They also realized that making animation videos was an expensive undertaking.
So, with a grand vision and no funding, and driven by their shared passion for T1D education, they taught themselves animation, launched social media platforms, built partnerships, and even learned how to start a nonprofit from the ground up. What began as a mission to fill an educational gap became a testimonial to their determination, adaptability, and commitment to making T1D education accessible to all.
Meet the Founders
Molly Barry
Co-Founder & Speech-Language Pathologist
Hello! My name is Molly Barry. I am a speech-language pathologist, Wilson dyslexia practitioner as well as the mother of a wonderful daughter who is autistic and has type 1 diabetes as well. I attended the University of Oregon, first as a student-athlete and then later to complete my Master’s degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences.
My journey with animaT1D is both personal and professional. I observed when my daughter was very young that visual and multi-sensory tools for learning were powerful for her. When type 1 diabetes showed up in November of 2019, I became acutely aware of the need to understand and manage this chronic condition and also noticed there was a lack of comprehensive educational materials in a visual format. After a conversation with my daughter’s endocrinologist, an idea was born. I was connected with Radhika to help create this resource and am honored to be on this journey together.
Purushothaman
Co-Founder & Pediatric Endocrinologist
Hi! My name is Radhika Purushothaman. I am a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Portland, Oregon USA. I completed my training in pediatric endocrinology in 2009 and have been taking care of children with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and other endocrine diagnoses ever since. Portland has been my home since 2013, where I take full advantage of all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
I believe that knowledge is indeed power. Understanding a concept demystifies it and removes the uncertainty around the new and unknown. That was the driving force to starting this website: to empower the viewer with knowledge and understanding about type 1 diabetes and remove the anxiety to some extent.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to offering a comprehensive collection of free, informative, and evidence-based videos created by trusted professionals, designed to support and empower individuals and families living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Our Vision
Revolutionizing Type 1 Diabetes care globally through powerful, transformative education.
Meet the Cast!
The animaT1D videos feature a diverse cast of characters who bring T1D concepts to life. Through short story arcs, they tackle everything from insulin dosing to sick day management—making complex medical concepts easier to understand.
Expanding Access: animaT1D en Español
With a vision to transform diabetes care globally, we launched animaT1D en Español—our Spanish-language YouTube channel. Created with the help of bilingual diabetes educators, it features its own cast and culturally relevant content to better serve Spanish-speaking families
¿Cómo Manejar Las Cetonas Con Niveles De Azúcar Normales En Diabetes?
¿Es posible tener cetonas en la sangre con azúcar normal en diabetes?
Aprende sobre la diabetes tipo 1 de forma DIVERTIDA y ANIMADA
¿Cómo manejar las cetonas con los niveles altos de azúcar?
¿Sabes que las cetonas NO siempre significan la cetoacidosis?
Cetonas ¿Qué son y que significa en diabetes tipo 1?
Aprende A Diferenciar Entre Carbohidratos Totales Y Netos Para La Diabetes
¿Como Impactan la Proteína y La Grasa a Tu Azúcar en la Sangre?
¿Por qué los cereales aumentan tan rápidamente los niveles de azúcar en sangre?
¿Por qué contar los carbohidratos es importante en la diabetes tipo 1?
Datos y consejos sobre las opciones de refrigerio para la diabetes tipo 1
Tengo Diabetes Tipo 1 ¿Puedo Comer Lo Que Quiero?
¿Qué es la hemoglobina A1C?
¿Qué es la glucosa?
¿Qué es la diabetes?: Aprende del experto!
¿Qué es la diabetes tipo 2?
Insulina y glucosa: ¿Qué hacen y cómo?
¿Qué es la diabetes tipo 1?
Power in Partnerships
We’re proud to collaborate with T1D experts, nonprofits, and advocates globally who share our vision for accessible and inclusive diabetes education. From starting a Spanish language channel and content in Amharic for the Ethiopian audience, together, we’re shaping a world where everyone touched by T1D feels supported and informed.
What Our Community Says
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Got a T1D topic on your mind? Let us know, and we’ll create a video to answer your real-world questions—because if you’re wondering, someone else is too!
Want to Support Our Work?
animaT1D is a nonprofit initiative, and every donation, collaboration, and referral helps us create more free, high-quality educational content for the T1D community. Your support also ensures our content remains free and accessible to all who need it.
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