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.
Clinical Trials Resources
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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
Find a Clinical Trial Near You
Finding a clinical trial that works for you may be easier than you think!
Use the tool below to find trials you qualify for that fit your lifestyle.
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Support never has an age limit when it comes to T1D 💛
Imagine these legends listened to the haters telling them they couldn`t play soccer with diabetes.
Who`s your team for the World Cup? ⚽️
Welcome back to Keith’s Diabetes Firsts! 🎭 If you’re living with T1D, we want to hear what you do for work👇💛
Ultimate takeaway: I found a new favorite spot for my Dexcom 🙌
Where should I try my next site?
Reminder: Stories shared are personal experiences, not medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diabetes management 🙂
Pride Month is here and we want to uplift people with diabetes who show up for themselves & their communities all year round!
Did you know about all of these icons? We have so many we had to make this one 2 videos! Stay tuned for part 2 👀
If you or someone you love is struggling to afford insulin, visit getinsulin.org
Friends and family, what’s something you’ve learned from being around someone living with diabetes?!
Where`s the worst place you`ve ever had low blood sugar? Sam will go first
Your reminder that you can still do the fun stuff with T1D ✨🏰
Drop your Disney pro tips below!
Welcome to Keith’s Diabetes Firsts! Send him some motivation and welcome him to the club 💛
The very honest play-by-play on trying a new site. Ultimate takeaway? Even if the site spot isn`t a new favorite, it inspired me to keep trying new spots. Sometimes breaking a habit cycle is half the battle.
Arm site wearers, got any tips for a newbie?
Reminder: Stories shared are personal experiences; not medical advice. Chat with your healthcare provider before making changes to your management 🙂
#diabetesmanagement #t1dlookslikeme
Every person with diabetes deserves access to the technology and care they need to survive. The DIABETES Act is one important step toward making that happen. The bipartisan bill aims to ensure Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes maintain access to the diabetes technologies and education they rely on.
As members of the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (@diabetespac) and the Diabetes Leadership Council, we support the DIABETES Act and all efforts to make technology and education more accessible.
Have you or someone you love experienced a gap in care when transitioning to Medicare? Have you navigated barriers to CGM or insulin pump access?
We’re looking forward to continuing our work with @diabetespac this year, including bringing ambassadors to Hill Day in Washington, D.C., in June 2026 to advocate for policies that improve the lives of people with diabetes. If you’re interested in lending your voice, sign up to become a Beyond Ambassador in our bio. Updates and info coming soon.
#Diabetes #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes
What’s your “I have no idea how many carbs this is” bolus number?
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?
inspired by @typeonevibes
However you choose to move your body, join us in our Strava club (link in bio) 💛
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Educational content is made possible with support from Vertex, as well as from Structure Therapeutics. Beyond Type 1 maintains editorial control over its content.
