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
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How Walking Helps with Weight—and Other Things—if You Live with Diabetes
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People Aren’t “Noncompliant”—They Are Struggling
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BMI: What You Need to Know
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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.
Did you know that 40% of adults diagnosed with T1D were initially diagnosed with T2D? And that number could be a whole lot smaller with a simple c-peptide test done at diagnosis. Spread the word and let`s lower that percentage together 🤝
Social determinants of health screening in type 1 diabetes management | SIREN. (2024, March). Ucsf.edu. https://sirenetwork.ucsf.edu/tools-resources/resources/social-determinants-health-screening-type-1-diabetes-management
#t1d #type2diabetes #diabetesawareness #diabetesdiagosis #diabetesdiagnosis
How it started vs. how it’s going
#scrubs #diabetesawareness #diabetes #insulinpump
Diabetes isn`t a barrier to gender-affirming care and hormone therapy. Here`s a few questions to ask if you`re looking to start a conversation with your healthcare team about transitioning while living with diabetes. Share this so someone who could use it finds it.
- How might hormone therapy change my insulin needs?
- What baseline diabetes information should we review before I start hormones?
- How often should I monitor my glucose when starting hormone therapy?
- Who will help adjust my insulin if my numbers change?
- What warning signs should I watch for after starting hormone therapy?
Reminder: Beyond Type 1 has a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech. Comments that are discriminatory, harassing, or harmful will be deleted.
#TransVisibilityDay #GenderAffirmingCare #t1dlookslikeme
Calling all innovators and entrepreneurs in the diabetes space 🗣️ We are looking to fund those who are shaping the future of diabetes care.
If you or your organization are interested, apply by April 28! Or share with someone who might be a good fit.
Every person with diabetes deserves affordable access to insulin. The INSULIN Act is one important step to make that happen. Introduced on Wednesday, the bipartisan bill aims to cap the cost of insulin at $35 for those on private insurance.
As members of the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (@diabetespac) and the Diabetes Leadership Council, we support the INSULIN Act and all efforts to make insulin affordable.
We’re looking forward to continuing our work with @diabetespac this year, including bringing ambassadors to Hill Day 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.
And if you or someone you know is struggling to afford insulin right now, find the cost-saving options available to you at getinsulin.org
#Diabetes #InsulinAccess #Type1Diabetes
Have you heard of a c-peptide test?
There are 3 stages of type 1 diabetes and a c-peptide test can help prevent misdiagnosis, refine your treatment plan, and potentially slow down the progression of T1D.
If you`ve been screened for T1D and are in Early Stage 2 T1D → Ask for a C-peptide test in the next few months, could be eligible for beta cell preservation to slow down the progression of T1D.
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with T1D (Stage 3) → Ask for a C-peptide test within 2 weeks, could be eligible for beta cell preservation to slow down the progression of T1D.
If you’ve had T1D for a year or more → discuss with your healthcare provider, could help you understand where you stand.
For more information on stages and when to see your doctor, check out our bio!
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