A Community Built onLived Experience
T1DMV (Community One) is dedicated to empowering individuals with Type 1 Diabetes across the Maldives through peer support, education, and accessible care—built by those who understand the journey firsthand.
Meet Aminath Abdul Rahman (Aana)
Aminath Abdul Rahman has lived with Type 1 diabetes for over 30 years—a journey that began in her childhood and shaped her into one of the Maldives' most dedicated diabetes advocates. Her personal experience with T1D drives every initiative we undertake.
For 18 years, Aana served as Program Coordinator at the Diabetes Society of Maldives (DSM), designing and leading nationwide initiatives including free health screenings, community awareness campaigns, and targeted programs for remote atolls. Her work reached thousands, promoting early detection and culturally relevant education.
In 2018, she represented the Maldives as international faculty at the JPEF Annual Diabetes Convention in India, speaking on collaborative care models. Now with T1DMV, Aana is taking her vision further—creating grassroots, patient-centered support free from institutional limits.
Our Core Values
Four principles that guide our community and ensure every member receives compassionate, comprehensive support
Peer Support
Connect with others who truly understand living with T1D through our supportive community
Education First
Access culturally relevant diabetes education and the latest management strategies
Community Care
Building a network across 1,200 islands where no one faces diabetes alone
Empowerment
Transforming personal challenges into collective strength through shared experiences
Our Mission
To empower individuals with Type 1 Diabetes across the Maldives through grassroots, patient-centered support. We introduce Diabetes Circles for peer learning, youth-focused programs, and telemedicine links to connect isolated islands—because community is the first line of care.
Our Vision
A Maldives where no one faces diabetes alone. We envision connected communities across all 1,200 islands, where every patient has a voice, a network, and a path forward. Through shared experiences and collective strength, we transform personal challenges into community empowerment.
What Sets T1DMV Apart
Community First
Belief in community as the first line of care, not just treatment
Lived Experience
Founded and led by someone who understands T1D firsthand
Holistic Support
Addressing mental well-being, family involvement, and affordable access
Join Our Growing Community
Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing T1D for years, you belong here. Connect with others who understand, access resources, and never face diabetes alone.