At Kyler Cares we’re working to improve health outcomes for people of color living with diabetes by improving access to diabetes technology, creating connections to education and resources, and fostering community as an added system of support on our journeys.
Kyle Banks Founder and CEO, Kyler Cares
I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on November 1st, 2015, while preforming in the Broadway musical, Disney's The Lion King. Performing nightly to sold out audiences in New York City and on national tours was a dream come true. However, the onset of Type 1 Diabetes symptoms soon turned my dream into a nightmare. The symptoms I experienced were typical for this chronic illness, but my limited knowledge at the time left me unaware of what was happening and the significant life changes that lay ahead. Recognizing the scarcity of information about Type 1 Diabetes in communities of color, I established Kyler Cares in 2020, in partnership with Children's Hospital New Orleans. I take pride in the relationships we've built with families and the diabetes management industry, and our ability to bridge the two to create more efficient channels for underserved communities to access care.