Let's Talk Weight
Weight and Diabetes
Let's take control of the conversation
Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard “Should you be eating that?” or “You don’t look like you have diabetes”.
Dude, we get it.
Join us as we take control of the conversation on weight and diabetes. We pledge to focus on science—not stereotypes—to drive the conversation forward. So without further ado, let’s talk weight.
Stigma Undermines Health
Stigma does not motivate people to be healthy—it has the opposite impact.
If managing the physical impact of diabetes wasn't enough, there's also this brain thing to think about.
50% +
More than half of people living with diabetes have experienced stigma.
2-3x
People with diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to have depression than people without diabetes.
“You cannot hate yourself to wellness, you have to love yourself there.”
Mary D., community member
Diabetes + Weight Resources
Technology + Equipment
How to Use CGMs and Fitness Trackers for Weight Management
Diabetes Types + Diseases
Lessons Learned From Hiding My Type 1 Diabetes
Advocacy
What is the Health at Every Size Movement?
Physical Wellness
How Walking Helps with Weight—and Other Things—if You Live with Diabetes
Physical Wellness
BMI: What You Need to Know
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Anyone can develop diabetes, even Ghostface. Get screened this Screen-o-ween.
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #scream
I see myself in this confession
All the type B T1Ds please stand up 🙋🙋♀️🙋♂️
We`re back, bolus buddies, and this time we`re in Chicago at the Adler Planetarium 🪐 If you`re in the Chicagoland area on November 7 from 6 - 8:30 pm and want to join us, comment MEETUP and we`ll send you the link!
Ever wondered if you`re still single because of your diabetes?
More anonymously submitted diabetes confessions from YOU 👀 Honesty Hour Szn 2 is back!!
Meet Kenny 💛 A dancer turned marathon runner living with T1D
What’s one way you challenge diabetes stigma?
Shout out to @dexcom, our Founding, Presenting Partner of Beyond Type Run
Comment ACT to contact your representative about the INSULIN Act. 1 in 4 people ration insulin, a medication they cannot live without. Every person with diabetes deserves affordable access to insulin. The INSULIN Act is one important step to make that happen.
As members of @diabetespac and the Diabetes Leadership Council, we support the INSULIN Act and all efforts to make insulin affordable.
If you or someone you know is struggling to afford insulin, find what cost-saving options are available to you at getinsulin.org
Source: Crawford, S. (2025, November 5). Insulin rationing persists despite policy changes, study shows. Yale School of Medicine. https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/insulin-rationing-persists-despite-policy-changes-study-shows/
#Diabetes #InsulinAccess #Type1Diabetes
Cheering on @garrettmitchell5 as he heads to the World Series! ⚾️
Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded - what does that mean for people with diabetes? There’s some good news and some not-so-good news when it comes to diabetes research and funding. (But...a win is a win?)
#diabetes #diabetesawareness #healthpolicy #diabetesresearch
Amanda might not have diabetes, but she’s running for her best friend who does 💛
Diabesties, do you have a best friend who’s seen it all?
Shout out to @dexcom, our Founding, Presenting Partner of Beyond Type Run
Tell us what diabetes tech you use in the comments!
Diabetes really isn’t one size fits all 💛
Everyone deserves access to the diabetes technology they need to survive. Comment COVERAGE to send a letter to Congress & CMS asking them to update Medicare coverage rules immediately to expand CGM access
#diabetesawareness #continuousglucosemonitor #type2diabetes #type1diabetes
1 month until @holdenangelson`s first marathon in NYC. Any advice for a fellow T1D?
Shout out to @dexcom, our Founding, Presenting Partner of Beyond Type Run
Photos of us before we started working at Beyond Type 1 to help others with diabetes feel less alone 💛
Out of insulin while traveling in the USA? Don`t panic. We`ve got you.
¿Te quedaste sin insulina mientras viajabas por EE.UU.? No entres en pánico. Nosotros te ayudamos.
#diabetes #insulin #t1d #t2d
Have you ever been in a situation where you need something medical but you don`t speak the same language as the healthcare provider? You`re not alone! Here are some common phrases that can get you on the right track.
¿Has estado en una situación donde necesitas atención médica pero el proveedor de salud no habla el mismo idioma? ¡No estás solo! Aquí tienes algunas frases comunes para comunicarte mejor.
Diabesties were made in Austin 🤠
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