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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Every T1D and insulin-dependent T2D knows what it’s like to look in the fridge to count vials. Insulin is a medical necessity. No one should be forced to ration due to cost.
The INSULIN Act helps make insulin more affordable for people on private or employer-sponsored insurance. This week, we went to Capitol Hill with our ambassadors and friends at @diabetespac to urge Congress to support the bill.
Contact your lawmakers to take action for insulin—comment ACTION.
#insulinaccess #insulinaffordability #diabetesawareness
Diabetes care is a human right. Our reasons for advocating for diabetes are often personal, but we came together with one shared message: people with diabetes deserve affordable access to treatments, technology and screening.
Thank you to our incredible ambassadors and @diabetespac!
We’re in this together and your voice matters. If you’d like to contact legislators on the bills we advocated for today, get more information in our bio.
And sign up to become an ambassador to lend your voice in the future 📣
#diabetesawareness #type1diabetes #capitolhill
Lived experience drives legislative action. That’s why we’re in Washington, D.C this week with ambassadors and @diabetespac advocating on the Hill for people living with diabetes—for access, affordability and education.
Diabetes care is a human right. We’re advocating for the INSULIN Act because everyone deserves affordable access to insulin. We’re advocating for the DIABETES Act because quality diabetes care shouldn’t have an age limit. We’re advocating for the SCREEN for T1D Act because early detection can reduce the risk of life-threatening complications and have long-term health benefits.
Lawmakers remember people, not data points. Your voice matters. Make it heard by sending messages to your members of Congress in our bio.
And if you’re interested in lending your voice for future opportunities like this, sign up to become a Beyond Ambassador in our profile too. We’re in this together 💛
#insulinaccess #diabetesawareness
unraveled by diabetes some days. Chronic illness is hard. We do a lot of incredible things while living with diabetes. It’s also okay to acknowledge how difficult it can be 💛
This one’s for all the livies living with autoimmune out there!!!
#t1dlookslikeme #oliviarodrigo #thecure
Dads of T1Ds, we see you and we appreciate you 💛 @jordan.keltner, thank you for your story and continued advocacy. Reminder: 90% of people with type 1 diabetes have no family history. Ask your doctor for a T1D autoantibody test. Detecting it early gives you a head start on long-term health benefits.
Who else is looking for their Rainer? 🙋♂️🙋♀️🙋
Let`s celebrate these icons who always show up as their authentic selves and inspire us all
Not my fav site, but we live and we learn 🤷♀️ Every body is different, what doesn’t work for me might work for you and vice versa! Stay tuned for my Omnipod site 👀
Reminder: Stories shared are personal experiences, not medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diabetes management 🙂
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👇💛
And if you`re also newly diagnosed, get our Beginner`s Guide in bio!
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 💛
And if you`re also newly diagnosed, get our Beginner`s Guide in bio!
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
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