Get your questions answered on the Beyond Type 1 app

Ever wish you had a type 1 community of experts that you could go to for all of your type 1 diabetes (T1D) questions? Like Does type 1 affect anyone else’s hair growth? Where’s the best place for sites? Is it okay to get a tattoo? Well there is, and it’s right at your fingertips, literally. Beyond Type 1 just launched it’s app for mobile and web that is linking people in nearly 100 different countries across the globe. It’s a place where you can ask questions, share your thoughts, your struggles and your triumphs, all with people who get it. Whether you have type 1 or are a caregiver of someone with type 1, this app is made up of an extraordinary community which fosters support and provides answers to all those nerve-wrecking T1D questions.

Caitlyn Sinclair from Glasgow, Scotland, wanted to know this on the Beyond Type 1 app: “Is anyone else worried that their diabetes will affect relationships with people? I feel like when you start dating it’s like a big secret and then when you reveal it what if it’s too much for that person? I dunno, it just scares me a little…”

This is what the community had to say…

Leah from California, USA

Adult with T1D

“I often feel that way and I’m married. I feel guilty and start apologizing to my husband and he reminds me that he loves me EXACTLY for who I am, type 1 and all. It was six months into our marriage that I was diagnosed so I feel like he didn’t sign up for this. But he’s perfect for me. And just the same, you will find someone perfect for you. ❤️”

Chloe from Canada

20something with T1D

“I feel the same way!”

Brent from Pennsylvania, USA

20something with T1D

“If they’re worth it, they’ll understand and stick around ????”

Michelle from Chicago, USA

So, eventually when you open up to them it already feels weird as if a part of you was initially hiding something.
And then one of the two things happen largely due to lack of T1 awareness, they either treat you like a helpless pet who needs mollycoddling or careless twats who got it upon themselves. Both of which are annoying. PS—also, I hate it every time when I have to explain how this is not what your old uncle had.”

Jonathan from Oklahoma, USA

Adult with T1D

“It is probably a good screening tool you can use to keep the “bad ones” away. If anyone you would be seeking a long term relationship with isn’t ok with it in the first few dates then they probably won’t be on the long run. I suggest purposefully using your pump/shots on the first date just to ‘test’ them!”

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