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Julia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty has lived with type 1 diabetes since 2004. She is passionate about empowering others navigating chronic illness and promoting healing through creativity. Julia is a content marketing specialist, writer, and editor with health and wellness coaching certification. She is also the founder of Chronically You, which provides wellness coaching and marketing services.

Julia has created hundreds of blogs, articles, eBooks, social media campaigns, and white papers since starting her career in 2015. She is also the author and illustrator of “Rosie Becomes a Warrior,” a children’s book series in English and Spanish that empowers children with T1D.

Julia has a Bachelor of Arts from UWSP and is certified in health and wellness coaching through MindBodyGreen.

Connect with Julia: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Newsletter.

Written by Julia Flaherty

California Becomes 29th State to Cap Insulin Costs

During the week of October 14, 2025, California became the 29th U.S. state to pass...

Civica Rx to Provide Major Long-Acting Insulin Cost Savings in 2026

Starting in January 2026, Civica Rx, a nonprofit drug manufacturing company, will launch its affordable...

Do the Pros of a CGM Outweigh the Cons? Advice for Newbies

If you're feeling unsure about getting started with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), you're not...

“I Thought a CGM Would Hurt! Why I Love it Now.”

The idea of switching diabetes devices can feel intimidating, let alone actually wearing one. This...

A Brand New Insulin Meets a Small Insulin Pump

On September 25, 2025, Sequel Med Tech and Arecor Therapeutics announced a new partnership. Together,...

Dexcom Explains the Benefits of G7 for People With Gestational Diabetes

Beyond Type 1 sat down with Dexcom Chief Operating Officer, Jacob Leach, to discuss the...

How to Safely Take a Break from Your Continuous Glucose Monitor

Wanting a break from your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is normal. The longer you live...

Julia’s Story: Not What Dreams Are Made Of

I remember being a happy nine-year-old girl. I enjoyed playing with my friends at recess,...

Freestyle Libre 2 and Freestyle Libre 3 to Integrate with Automated Insulin Delivery Systems

On Monday, March 6, 2023, Abbott announced that its Freestyle Libre 2 and Freestyle Libre...

‘Drag Race’ Star, Daya Betty, Encourages People with Diabetes to Live a Life They Love

Editor’s notes: This conversation was edited for length and clarity. This content was made possible...

11 Diabetes Podcasts You Should Listen To

If you’re looking for a healthy platform that will help you press the reset button...

Sometimes There is No Lesson in Diabetes + That’s Okay

The start of a new year inspires many of us to re-evaluate our lives—our goals,...

SugarPixel Makes Blood Sugar Readings Fun

SugarPixel is a device by Custom Type One that connects with the Dexcom G6 app...

How egglife wraps Impacted My Blood Sugar Levels + Tastebuds

Editor’s note: This content is supported by egglife, an active partner of Beyond Type 1...

Lexie Peterson Shares Her Freestyle Libre Journey and Tips

Beyond Type 1 sat down with Lexie Peterson, known as @thedivabetic on Instagram. Lexie Peterson...

Freestyle Libre 3 Now Available in Pharmacies Across the U.S.

On Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, Abbott—makers of the Freestyle Libre 3—announced that the product is...

Connected Insulin Pens: Benefits + How to Get Them

Connected insulin pens (CIP)—or smart insulin pens—are any reusable injector pens that connect with an...

Health Insurance 101: Selecting the Right Plan For Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Health insurance can be a headache, especially when selecting a plan that will cover the...

Health Insurance 101: 3 Things You Should Know When Switching Meds

You may need to switch your type 2 medications at some point in the year....

How to Get Help With Medication Costs When You Live With Type 2 Diabetes

Getting the medications, services and supplies you need to manage your type 2 diabetes should...

How to Apply for an Exception With Your Health Insurance

Sadly, not all type 2 diabetes medications, devices and services are covered by health insurance...

4 Ways HR Can Help You Understand + Use Your Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

Health insurance can be confusing to understand and sometimes frustrating to navigate. If you get...

What to Do When Insurance Won’t Cover the Supplies You Need to Manage T2D

While living with type 2 diabetes, getting standard diabetes supplies and medications like insulin, blood...

What to Do When Insurance Won’t Cover the Insulin You Need to Manage T2D

While living with type 2 diabetes, getting standard diabetes supplies and medications like insulin, blood...

5 Fun Back-to-School Lunch Ideas for Your Type 1 Kiddo

Back-to-school can mean back to planning meals and snacks for many parents across the world....

Health Insurance 101: Navigating Appeals, Denials + Prior Authorizations

If you’ve landed on this resource, you’re probably in the process of filing a prior...

Diabetes Data Apps: What’s Available + How They Work

All mobile and desktop-friendly diabetes data apps—-otherwise known as diabetes management platforms (DMP)—-offer a unique...

This New Product Could Help Identify Your Risk of Developing Kidney Disease

Diabetes can affect nearly every part of the body—including your kidneys. Although, you probably don't...

Can Emergency Responders in Your Town Administer Glucagon?

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are the most common responders sent in an emergency when you...

Beyond Limitations: Travel Tips + Tricks for People With Diabetes

Living with any type of diabetes can make traveling a little more challenging but not...

Live with Diabetes? You May Be Eligible for a Free Lifetime National Park Access Pass

It’s unusual to hear of any freebies related to having diabetes, but the United States...

‘Purple Hearts’: How the Creators Tackled Diabetes Representation in the Film

Editor’s Notes: Need help accessing insulin in the United States? Visit GetInsulin.org to create a...

‘Purple Hearts’ Delivers a Realistic, Unforgettable Main Character with Type 1 Diabetes

Editor’s Notes: Need help accessing insulin in the United States? Head to GetInsulin.org to create...

UnitedHealthcare Announces $0 Copay on Insulin, Glucagon + More, Beginning in 2023

On Monday, July 18, 2022, UnitedHealthcare announced $0 out-of-pocket costs under “eligible plans” on historically...

What to Do If You Run Out of CGM Supplies Away from Home

Have you ever left your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) supplies at home while staying with...

Type 2 Diabetes + the Circadian Clock: Does Timing of Exercise Matter?

Coverage of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions is brought to you by the...

The Ins and Outs of FSAs + HSAs for People with Diabetes

Getting started with a flexible spending account or health savings account can be confusing. But,...

New Book Helps Children with Type 1 Diabetes Overcome Summer Camp Anxiety

I didn’t want to go to diabetes summer camp as a child. When it was...

Books for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Editor’s Note: Images included throughout this article are attributed to the corresponding author’s book website,...

Researchers Talk: Past, Present and Future of Pancreas Transplants

Coverage of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions is brought to you by the...

The Negative Impact of Diabetes Stigma: “Words create reality”

Coverage of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions is brought to you by the...

Challenges + Solutions for Underserved Communities in East Los Angeles

Coverage of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions is brought to you by the...

Beta Cell Replacement Therapy: A Pathway to a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes?

Coverage of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions is brought to you by the...

Books for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

Editor’s Note: Images included throughout this article are attributed to the corresponding author’s book website,...

Diabetes Book Review: “Rage Bolus and Other Poems”

If you’re ready to pick up a new read about diabetes, “Rage Bolus and Other...

Tips for Talking to Your Teenager with Diabetes: Avoiding Shame + Blame

A recent viral study that polled 1,000 parents showed 75 percent of them agreed that...

Yes, I Lied About My Blood Sugar Levels as a Teenager with Diabetes

Sensitive Topic Warning: This article includes a personal account of disordered eating. Disordered eating is...

How to Find Therapy Online

Editor’s Note: If you are having suicidal thoughts and need immediate help, text the National...

The Differences Between Biosimilar, Human and Analog Insulins

Editor’s Note: People who take insulin require consistently affordable and predictable sources of insulin at...

What is Sliding Scale Insulin Therapy?

Sliding scale insulin therapy has been around since the 1930s. It continues to work today...

You Can Screen for Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibodies—When Will it Become Standard Childhood Healthcare?

Months or years before blood sugar levels start to climb and type 1 diabetes is...

“Rosie Becomes a Warrior” Cares for Your Child and Your Inner-Child

I remember when I was in the fifth grade. It was less than a year...

Mental Health Resources for People with Type 1 Diabetes

Studies show those with T1D face a higher risk of depression, anxiety, diabetes distress, burnout...

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