Let's Talk Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials and Diabetes
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Clinical trials are a critical step to develop new treatments and better outcomes for people living with diabetes. Who matters most to make clinical trials successful? You.
Historically, clinical trials have lacked the diversity reflected in our society. We hope to help change this.
Join us as we take a look at the history of clinical trials, talk about gaps in diversity, and show you how you can get involved. Let’s talk clinical trials.
The Math Isn't Mathing
If clinical trials don't study everyone, they can't help everyone.
To make sure everyone is included, medical institutions are working to build trust and increase access to participate, including paying participants for their time. Now, we need more people signing up to be involved.
25%
In 2020, just 1 in 4 participants in US clinical trials identified as Black, Hispanic, or Asian.
42%
According to 2020 US Census data, 42% of the United States is made up of people from non-white ethnic backgrounds.
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Diabetes Clinical Trials: What’s on the Horizon
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Research + Representation: Why Clinical Trials Need More Diverse Participation
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Everything You Need to Know About Clinical Trials
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The Different Stages in Clinical Trials
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Use the tool below to find trials you qualify for that fit your lifestyle.
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Join us in celebrating all that nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers do at the San Francisco Giants` Nurses Night! Part of the proceeds from tickets will benefit Beyond Type 1 to help people with diabetes survive and thrive! ⚾️
Hang out with other people with diabetes in the Beyond Type 1 section and enjoy your free water bottle with your ticket purchase! (Link to the tickets in our bio) 💛
Science is only as strong as its reach. Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders helped champion health equity for us all.
Who do you want to see in the next roundup?
Calling all baseball fans in San Francisco 🗣️! The San Francisco Giants are hosting a Nurses Night on June 8, to recognize the amazing work that nurses do everyday, and Beyond Type 1 has our own section!
If you want to join our meetup and cheer on the Giants, you can buy tickets in our section in the link in our bio! See you all there ⚾️
To the moms and motherly figures who show up with love, reminders, and low snacks 💛 You make anything feel possible. Who’s been that person for you?
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However you choose to move your body, join us in our Strava club (link in bio) 💛
Anybody else told they have "some diabetes" when diagnosed?
Logging bull riding and bowling on strava >>> All movement is good movement. Our 4-week challenge, Your Type of Moves, starts today. 180 minutes of movement a week as a nod to the 180+ extra decisions a day those of us living with diabetes make every day. And we`re trying to raise a little money along the way to help people with diabetes survive and thrive.
Meet us in the Strava club all month long and cheer each other on—link in bio. Powered by @betabionics #diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #stravaproveit
Ever seen one of the first blood sugar meters? The Ames Eyetone meter from 1972 measured blood glucose with reflectance photometry, or reading the intensity of light reflected off a Dextrostix reagent strip. And before that, it all came down to urine.
Diabetes tech is a right, not a luxury. If you`re getting pushback from your provider, find out what to say in our profile.
Sources:
Bender, C., Vestergaard, P., & Cichosz, S. L. (2025). The History, Evolution and Future of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM). Diabetology, 6(3), 17–17. https://doi.org/10.3390/diabetology6030017
Schersten, B., Kuhl, C., Hollender, A., & Ekman, R. (1974). Blood Glucose Measurement with Dextrostix and New Reflectance Meter. BMJ, 3(5927), 384–387. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.3.5927.384
Insulin and Diabetes Management -- Glucose (Sugar) Monitoring. (n.d.). National Museum of American History. https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object-groups/insulin-and-diabetes-management/glucose-sugar-monitoring
#DiabetesAwareness #DiabetesHistory
What is your Diabetes Alert Mom known for doing? 🤔
180 minutes of movement a week. Sound like a lot? People with diabetes make 180+ extra decisions every single day. Your Type of Moves is a movement challenge dedicated to that number. Move anywhere, any way — walk, stretch, meditate, dance, breathe, etc.
If you`d like to fundraise and make an impact, each dollar we raise helps people with diabetes survive and thrive.
Challenge accepted? We`ll send you an invite to our Strava club (visit the link in our bio)
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The diabetes rumor mill works overtime. Set the record straight.
There are way more than 2 types of diabetes. More like 20+. So stigma around type 1 vs type 2 doesn`t even tell the full story and fuels harmful narratives.
There are stages of type 1 diabetes. When you get diagnosed with type 1, you’re actually already in stage 3. In earlier stages, there may be opportunity to delay diagnosis and preserve beta cell function.
Insulin isn`t the only hormone impacted by diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes don`t make or can`t properly regulate several hormones like amylin, glucagon, and GLP-1.
Sources:
The Lancet Regional Health. Misdiagnosis of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults. Vol. 29, 1 June 2023, pp. 100661–100661, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100661.
Hill-Briggs, F. (2020). Social determinants of health and diabetes: A scientific review. Diabetes Care, 44(1), 258–279. https://doi.org/10.2337/dci20-0053
Taheri, S. (2023). Type 2 Diabetes Remission: A New Mission in Diabetes Care. Diabetes Care, 47(1), 47–49. https://doi.org/10.2337/dci23-0062
#DiabetesAwareness #T1DLooksLikeMe #Type2Diabetes
Healthcare gaps are more than a statistic. It’s a misdiagnosis. It`s being denied the tech you need to survive. But the future of diabetes care is being shaped right now, by you. And we want to fund it.
We`re funding the people and organizations working to close these gaps—for earlier and more accurate diagnosis, expanded access to care and education, reduced stigma and new technologies.
Grants up to $50k. Apply by April 28 in our profile or share with someone who should.
#DiabetesAwareness
This Black Maternal Health week we spoke to Lexie (@thedivabetic) about her recent experience giving birth to her daughter as a person with type 1 diabetes and the advice she would give to others on a similar journey.
Are you currently pregnant (or planning to be) and living with type 1 diabetes? The Jaeb Center for Health Research is enrolling participants for an observational study exploring how continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin delivery systems support diabetes management during pregnancy.
Find more info on the study in our profile.
What are you bringing with you to be festival ready?
Statistically, my chances of a healthy pregnancy aren’t the same as everyone else`s. Pregnancy with diabetes isn’t simple. In some cases, more than 1 in 3 pregnancies with diabetes end early.
And that’s only part of the story. In the U.S., most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable…yet Black women are still over three times more likely to die and face more complications.
This is why Black Maternal Health Week is important. Because surviving pregnancy should never depend on who you are. Don`t be afraid to speak up and ask questions. You matter.
#DiabetesAwareness #BlackMaternalHealth
There’s a lot of misconceptions around the cost of insulin. Is it capped at $35? For who? We’re breaking it down — plus answering questions we got on the INSULIN Act.
Everyone deserves access to modern insulin and technology. Find a list of patient assistance programs in our profile that may be able to help with the cost of supplies etc. and if you or someone you know is struggling to afford insulin now, see what cost-saving options are available to you at getinsulin.org
#DiabetesAwareness #InsulinAccess #Type1Diabetes
Have you ever had a low where you needed someone else to step in?
Low blood sugar is no joke, and knowing what to do matters. If a loved one is low and conscious, give juice, soda (not diet), or glucose tabs. If they’re unconscious or too weak, use glucagon and call emergency services. These simple steps can save a life.
We’re making our mark on NYC. Learn the warning signs of type 1 diabetes. It could save a life.
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