Shared Inclusion Criteria for Ambassadors and Buddies:  Self-identify as AA Can speak/read English Self-report being prescribed one oral or injectable diabetes medication Access to/can use a cellular phone, tablet or computer to join a web-based meeting by video camera during the study period Diagnosed with diabetes for ≥1 year (obtained by self-report or verified by electronic medical record) Will reside in the geographical area throughout the study period  Inclusion Criteria Specific to Buddies:  Self-reported nonadherence on the Adherence to Reﬁlls and Medications Scale for Diabetes (ARMS-D) scale Most recent A1c is ≥8% based on information collected at point of care A1c testing  Inclusion Criteria Specific to Ambassadors:  Self-reported adherence on the Adherence to Reﬁlls and Medications Scale for Diabetes (ARMS-D) scale Most recent A1c is <8% based on point of care A1c test Willing to provide support to a Buddy and track phone conversations Willing to attend all training sessions and meetings related to being an Ambassador  Shared Exclusion Criteria for Ambassadors and Buddies:  Diagnosed psychiatric disorder Older than 65-years old with a history of severe hypoglycemia requiring medical assistance or glucagon administration  Exclusion Criteria Specific to Buddies:  Currently participating in another diabetes lifestyle self-management or medication adherence program