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
Advocacy
People Aren’t “Noncompliant”—They Are Struggling
Physical Wellness
BMI: What You Need to Know
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T1D athletes are proving to the world every day that we can do anything! Congrats to Shelomi Sanders for finishing out her freshman year with Alabama A&M!
T1D athletes are proving to the world every day that we can do anything! Congrats to Shelomi Sanders for finishing out her freshman year with Alabama A&M!
Rain or shine, high or low, jonkunneman is fighting! He just won his 10th match and is an undefeated middleweight champ working towards being the first T1D to win a UFC fight! 😤🏆
Rain or shine, high or low, jonkunneman is fighting! He just won his 10th match and is an undefeated middleweight champ working towards being the first T1D to win a UFC fight! 😤🏆
Not the dissertation defense 😅. You`ve had super inconvenient times for high blood sugar, here`s a few of our favorites
Not the dissertation defense 😅. You`ve had super inconvenient times for high blood sugar, here`s a few of our favorites
Best & worst advice you`ve gotten from an endo... aaaaaand GO ⬇️
Thank you Medtronic for making this content possible.
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme
Best & worst advice you`ve gotten from an endo... aaaaaand GO ⬇️
Thank you Medtronic for making this content possible.
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme
Meet the characters inside your insulin pump, clocked in to bring your blood sugar down. Who`s your favorite?
Thank you Medtronic for making this content possible.
#diabeteslife #insulinpump #t1dlookslikeme
Meet the characters inside your insulin pump, clocked in to bring your blood sugar down. Who`s your favorite?
Thank you Medtronic for making this content possible.
#diabeteslife #insulinpump #t1dlookslikeme
Sometimes, it’s hard to understand why things are happening to us in the moment. I never would have imagined that the tears I cried in that hospital bed – the fear, worry, and confusion – were actually watering the roots of a journey so beautiful.
Diabetes has challenged me in ways I never expected, but it has also given me a new purpose. I’ve learned that my story matters- not just for me, but for others who need to hear it. No tears are ever wasted, and your story matters too.
What would you say to your past self at the moment of diagnosis?
Leave a voicemail to your newly diagnosed self and send it to us to tell your story ↓
📱Record an audio note or vertical video, under 1 minute.
📧 Email it to [email protected] 💛
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme
Sometimes, it’s hard to understand why things are happening to us in the moment. I never would have imagined that the tears I cried in that hospital bed – the fear, worry, and confusion – were actually watering the roots of a journey so beautiful.
Diabetes has challenged me in ways I never expected, but it has also given me a new purpose. I’ve learned that my story matters- not just for me, but for others who need to hear it. No tears are ever wasted, and your story matters too.
What would you say to your past self at the moment of diagnosis?
Leave a voicemail to your newly diagnosed self and send it to us to tell your story ↓
📱Record an audio note or vertical video, under 1 minute.
📧 Email it to [email protected] 💛
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme
What`s the most inconvenient time you`ve had high blood sugar? I`ll go first: in the middle of the SATs 😩
Thank you Medtronic for making this content possible
What`s the most inconvenient time you`ve had high blood sugar? I`ll go first: in the middle of the SATs 😩
Thank you Medtronic for making this content possible
Thank you Medtronic for sponsoring this content!
High blood sugar levels sneakily impact every part of life. Feeling exhausted and stressed? Could be the highs! Here are some things to be aware of + tips and tricks to help—from using diabetes technology that takes some of the load off to everyday habits that make a big difference.
Which tip to manage high blood sugar are you going to try? ⬇️
The #MiniMed780Gsystem is for type 1 ages 7 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard™ feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day.
Thank you Medtronic for sponsoring this content!
High blood sugar levels sneakily impact every part of life. Feeling exhausted and stressed? Could be the highs! Here are some things to be aware of + tips and tricks to help—from using diabetes technology that takes some of the load off to everyday habits that make a big difference.
Which tip to manage high blood sugar are you going to try? ⬇️
The #MiniMed780Gsystem is for type 1 ages 7 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard™ feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day.
As 2024 NYC Marathon team member xander_wells54 said, "Diabetes is a part of us, it doesn`t define us"!
Apply to join us and our amazing group of runners for the New York City Marathon this November.
As 2024 NYC Marathon team member xander_wells54 said, "Diabetes is a part of us, it doesn`t define us"!
Apply to join us and our amazing group of runners for the New York City Marathon this November.
We all know how expensive diabetes can be 😮💨 What`s the most you`ve spent on a related expense?
Hear more about what it costs to live with diabetes in conversation with blackdiabeticgirl and thebetes during our newest Community Table episode coming soon.
Thank you to Dexcom & Lilly for their support.
We all know how expensive diabetes can be 😮💨 What`s the most you`ve spent on a related expense?
Hear more about what it costs to live with diabetes in conversation with blackdiabeticgirl and thebetes during our newest Community Table episode coming soon.
Thank you to Dexcom & Lilly for their support.
Got my St. Paddy’s treat! ☘️ Who else is getting a Shamrock Shake today?
Like son like mama
📸 (on FB): adrienna.waltermogus
We volunteer to be the next Sally rolemodel, we’ll bring low snacks
📹 noplaceliketour
#t1dlookslikeme #diabetesawareness #rolemodel #sallywhenthewinerunsout #dexcom
We volunteer to be the next Sally rolemodel, we’ll bring low snacks
📹 noplaceliketour
#t1dlookslikeme #diabetesawareness #rolemodel #sallywhenthewinerunsout #dexcom
Dexcom is on aux indefinitely
#diabeteslife #t1dlookslikeme #type2diabetes
You think people with diabetes can’t run? Watch us. 😤
Prove the haters wrong with us and join our 2025 NYC Marathon team!
You think people with diabetes can’t run? Watch us. 😤
Prove the haters wrong with us and join our 2025 NYC Marathon team!
Meet the powerhouse women who changed diabetes research forever! 💡
✨ Tag a friend who needs to know about these International Women`s Day heroes!
Meet the powerhouse women who changed diabetes research forever! 💡
✨ Tag a friend who needs to know about these International Women`s Day heroes!
Who doesn’t love truffles?! 🍫🥥 Mila’s back with a dreamy Coconut Truffle recipe!
Ingredients:
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ½ cup coconut flour
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
(Dairy-free & gluten-free, but not vegan due to honey.)
Thanks Fay Nutrition for the support!
Who doesn’t love truffles?! 🍫🥥 Mila’s back with a dreamy Coconut Truffle recipe!
Ingredients:
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ½ cup coconut flour
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
(Dairy-free & gluten-free, but not vegan due to honey.)
Thanks Fay Nutrition for the support!
Are you nervous about your first meeting with a registered dietitian? We`re here to help you feel prepared and confident with some preperation tips! Thank you Fay Nutrition for your support!
Are you nervous about your first meeting with a registered dietitian? We`re here to help you feel prepared and confident with some preperation tips! Thank you Fay Nutrition for your support!
Mila Clarke is cooking up some White Bean and Lemon Soup 🍋🍲 and showing us how easy it is to create a balanced meal! 👩🍳✨
Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 4 tbsp garlic paste)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp salt & ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 (15oz) can white beans, rinsed & drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, zested & juiced
• Optional: Croutons & Parmigiano Reggiano
Quick Notes:
Budget-friendly: ~$10 for 4 servings
Freezes well for up to a month
Want more protein? Add chicken.
Want grains? Stir in rice or quinoa!
Thanks Fay Nutrition for the support!
Mila Clarke is cooking up some White Bean and Lemon Soup 🍋🍲 and showing us how easy it is to create a balanced meal! 👩🍳✨
Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 4 tbsp garlic paste)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp salt & ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 (15oz) can white beans, rinsed & drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, zested & juiced
• Optional: Croutons & Parmigiano Reggiano
Quick Notes:
Budget-friendly: ~$10 for 4 servings
Freezes well for up to a month
Want more protein? Add chicken.
Want grains? Stir in rice or quinoa!
Thanks Fay Nutrition for the support!
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