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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Lessons Learned From Hiding My Type 1 Diabetes
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What is the Health at Every Size Movement?
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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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Show them how limitless you really are. Here’s to all the mamas and mother figures showing us every day — there’s no limit to what we can do with diabetes.
Special thanks to instakeesh, glitterglucose, arianafrayer, keivacheney 💛
Show them how limitless you really are. Here’s to all the mamas and mother figures showing us every day — there’s no limit to what we can do with diabetes.
Special thanks to instakeesh, glitterglucose, arianafrayer, keivacheney 💛
When I was diagnosed, it felt like she was, too. My diabetes may be invisible to most people, but never to her. She’s carried the weight with me every single day.
Thank you, Mom, for your endless love, support, and for showing up for me in ways I can never fully explain. You inspire me and remind me that our differences are what make us beautiful.
Tag a mother figure who’s been your rock in the comments 💛
When I was diagnosed, it felt like she was, too. My diabetes may be invisible to most people, but never to her. She’s carried the weight with me every single day.
Thank you, Mom, for your endless love, support, and for showing up for me in ways I can never fully explain. You inspire me and remind me that our differences are what make us beautiful.
Tag a mother figure who’s been your rock in the comments 💛
Balancing blood sugars and bedtime stories, you do it all and show us we can too. To the moms, mother figures, and caregivers living with diabetes and caring for those with diabetes: we see you, we thank you, we couldn’t do it without you.
Swipe through to meet a few amazing mamas from our community — and give them a follow for daily inspiration 💗
✨ Keiva Cheney (keivacheney)
A fearless advocate and founder of officialdiamend, Keiva brings honesty and heart to everything she shares — including life with Type 1 and raising her sweet baby girl, Layni.
✨ Paloma Guerrero (glitterglucose)
Paloma brightens every corner of the diabetes community with her sparkle and truth. She’s now taking on her newest and most joyful role: mama to baby Stetson.
✨ Qianna Drew (qiqidrew)
Qianna leads with strength, love, and radical honesty — and she’s raising two brave daughters who are following in her powerful footsteps.
✨ Kesha Carter (instakeesh)
Whether she’s sharing real-life lows or newborn snuggles with baby B, Kesha shows up as her full self — with humor, honesty, and heart.
✨ Ariana Frayer (arianafrayer)
Ariana brings calm and confidence to life with diabetes — and now, to motherhood with her sweet son Paul. Her journey is one of quiet strength and big love.
📸
1 - arianafrayer
2 - keivacheney
3 - Lauryn E
4 - glitterglucose
5 - Fiona H
6 - qiqidrew
7 - Laura B
8 - instakeesh
9 - Ami T
10 - arianafrayer
11 - Melissa S
12 - keivacheney
#t1dmom #diabetes #motherhood
Balancing blood sugars and bedtime stories, you do it all and show us we can too. To the moms, mother figures, and caregivers living with diabetes and caring for those with diabetes: we see you, we thank you, we couldn’t do it without you.
Swipe through to meet a few amazing mamas from our community — and give them a follow for daily inspiration 💗
✨ Keiva Cheney (keivacheney)
A fearless advocate and founder of officialdiamend, Keiva brings honesty and heart to everything she shares — including life with Type 1 and raising her sweet baby girl, Layni.
✨ Paloma Guerrero (glitterglucose)
Paloma brightens every corner of the diabetes community with her sparkle and truth. She’s now taking on her newest and most joyful role: mama to baby Stetson.
✨ Qianna Drew (qiqidrew)
Qianna leads with strength, love, and radical honesty — and she’s raising two brave daughters who are following in her powerful footsteps.
✨ Kesha Carter (instakeesh)
Whether she’s sharing real-life lows or newborn snuggles with baby B, Kesha shows up as her full self — with humor, honesty, and heart.
✨ Ariana Frayer (arianafrayer)
Ariana brings calm and confidence to life with diabetes — and now, to motherhood with her sweet son Paul. Her journey is one of quiet strength and big love.
📸
1 - arianafrayer
2 - keivacheney
3 - Lauryn E
4 - glitterglucose
5 - Fiona H
6 - qiqidrew
7 - Laura B
8 - instakeesh
9 - Ami T
10 - arianafrayer
11 - Melissa S
12 - keivacheney
#t1dmom #diabetes #motherhood
“You are not your diagnosis. You are not a burden. You are a warrior in soft skin, a quiet storm learning to carry sugar and steel in the same breath.” Kyomi (aberrantdna), you`re an inspiration to all of us.
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] 💛
#diabetes #t1dlookslikeme
“You are not your diagnosis. You are not a burden. You are a warrior in soft skin, a quiet storm learning to carry sugar and steel in the same breath.” Kyomi (aberrantdna), you`re an inspiration to all of us.
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] 💛
#diabetes #t1dlookslikeme
Who caught the G6 in the background of the new netflix show, The Four Seasons?! 👀 #DiabetesAwareness #RepresentationMatters
Who caught the G6 in the background of the new netflix show, The Four Seasons?! 👀 #DiabetesAwareness #RepresentationMatters
Do you know the signs of diabetes? drcontessa shares how easily the 4 symptoms can be missed and the importance of awareness.
The signs 👀
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Exhaustion
Unexplained weight loss
If you #SeeTheSigns in yourself or anyone you know, see a health care provider right away and get a simple blood sugar check. Early diagnosis saves lives.
Huge thanks to drcontessa for speaking at our panel in Atlanta and continuing to lift awareness around the signs and early detection!
#diabetesawareness #type1diabetes #type2diabetes
Do you know the signs of diabetes? drcontessa shares how easily the 4 symptoms can be missed and the importance of awareness.
The signs 👀
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Exhaustion
Unexplained weight loss
If you #SeeTheSigns in yourself or anyone you know, see a health care provider right away and get a simple blood sugar check. Early diagnosis saves lives.
Huge thanks to drcontessa for speaking at our panel in Atlanta and continuing to lift awareness around the signs and early detection!
#diabetesawareness #type1diabetes #type2diabetes
Different every day. Different to everyone. But it is relentless, and we are resilient.
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #mentalhealthawareness
Different every day. Different to everyone. But it is relentless, and we are resilient.
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #mentalhealthawareness
Party essentials from the best (you!)* Hear real stories about going out with diabetes in our newest Community Table episode out now.
Learn more about drinking safely & responsibly with diabetes from The Alcohol and Diabetes Guide in our bio!
*This is not medical advice. These are personal experiences from our community.
#diabeteslife #t1dlookslikeme #type2diabetes
Party essentials from the best (you!)* Hear real stories about going out with diabetes in our newest Community Table episode out now.
Learn more about drinking safely & responsibly with diabetes from The Alcohol and Diabetes Guide in our bio!
*This is not medical advice. These are personal experiences from our community.
#diabeteslife #t1dlookslikeme #type2diabetes
Our very own Tiana Cooks tested out the new Level One game with her nieces and helped them learn more about what it`s like to live with type 1 diabetes.
Through hands-on gameplay, Level One helps players build a deeper understanding of blood sugar management, insulin dosing, carb counting, and life with type 1 diabetes. Level One is available for download in the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android). 🕹️
Our very own Tiana Cooks tested out the new Level One game with her nieces and helped them learn more about what it`s like to live with type 1 diabetes.
Through hands-on gameplay, Level One helps players build a deeper understanding of blood sugar management, insulin dosing, carb counting, and life with type 1 diabetes. Level One is available for download in the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android). 🕹️
It`s time to level up with Level One! Our friend and game developer, Sam Glassenberg, created the Level One game with his daughter in mind when she was diagnosed with diabetes. He didn`t want other parents to feel as overwhelmed as he and his wife were.
After a few hours of playing Level One, recently diagnosed individuals, family members, and caregivers of people with type 1 diabetes can learn insulin dosing, carb counting, and how to prevent highs and lows in a visually intuitive experience. Download the game in the App Store + Google Play Store today!
It`s time to level up with Level One! Our friend and game developer, Sam Glassenberg, created the Level One game with his daughter in mind when she was diagnosed with diabetes. He didn`t want other parents to feel as overwhelmed as he and his wife were.
After a few hours of playing Level One, recently diagnosed individuals, family members, and caregivers of people with type 1 diabetes can learn insulin dosing, carb counting, and how to prevent highs and lows in a visually intuitive experience. Download the game in the App Store + Google Play Store today!
You asked, Adam Duvall answered! Hear about how he manages diabetes like a pro (literally)
Shoutout diabetes duos!
DM or tag us in your photos with your diabetes squad, whether that`s your family, friends, pets, or your imaginary friend, we want to see them!
📷 falynshilts
Shoutout diabetes duos!
DM or tag us in your photos with your diabetes squad, whether that`s your family, friends, pets, or your imaginary friend, we want to see them!
📷 falynshilts
Introducing cheyenne._.b`s T1D Meme System™️. "Anytime I`m high or low and I know that other people get the alerts, I`ll send out a meme. Here`s my meme, I`m fine. And they know if I don`t send the meme, that`s when they worry and then I get the phone call."
Here`s some of her favorite memes from relatabletype1, Type 1 Diabetes Memes (Meredith Miller & Kayla Brown!), and diabetesaurus. Watch the Community Table episode on YouTube tomorrow for The Reality of A Night Out with Diabetes.
Introducing cheyenne._.b`s T1D Meme System™️. "Anytime I`m high or low and I know that other people get the alerts, I`ll send out a meme. Here`s my meme, I`m fine. And they know if I don`t send the meme, that`s when they worry and then I get the phone call."
Here`s some of her favorite memes from relatabletype1, Type 1 Diabetes Memes (Meredith Miller & Kayla Brown!), and diabetesaurus. Watch the Community Table episode on YouTube tomorrow for The Reality of A Night Out with Diabetes.
Yes, people with diabetes can drink, but they also don`t have to. Take it from Isabel, who just celebrated her 8th sober anniversary! Tune into Friday`s Community Table episode to hear more tips from college besties jaseydoria and cheyenne._.b 🎉🥳
Learn more about drinking safely & responsibly with diabetes from The Alcohol and Diabetes Guide in our bio.
Yes, people with diabetes can drink, but they also don`t have to. Take it from Isabel, who just celebrated her 8th sober anniversary! Tune into Friday`s Community Table episode to hear more tips from college besties jaseydoria and cheyenne._.b 🎉🥳
Learn more about drinking safely & responsibly with diabetes from The Alcohol and Diabetes Guide in our bio.
“The more that we can be open, honest, and share our experiences with diabetes, the more we’ll be able to learn and thrive living with this condition.” - thehangrywoman
This year, we gave $200k in funding to support innovation in diabetes care. Mila is one of our 2025 grantees. With this grant, she’s building glucoseguideapp which helps manage blood sugar through personalized, accessible nutrition guidance on the go.
#diabetesmanagement #diabetesnutrition #diabetescare
“The more that we can be open, honest, and share our experiences with diabetes, the more we’ll be able to learn and thrive living with this condition.” - thehangrywoman
This year, we gave $200k in funding to support innovation in diabetes care. Mila is one of our 2025 grantees. With this grant, she’s building glucoseguideapp which helps manage blood sugar through personalized, accessible nutrition guidance on the go.
#diabetesmanagement #diabetesnutrition #diabetescare
Messiest moment or hot take. How do you party responsibly with diabetes?
Hear real stories about going out with diabetes from college friends jaseydoria & cheyenne._.b on our newest Community Table episode!
Learn more about drinking safely & responsibly with diabetes from The Alcohol and Diabetes Guide in our bio.
*Stories or comments shared are not medical advice. They are personal experiences from our community. Beyond Type 1 does not endorse excessive alcohol intake.
Messiest moment or hot take. How do you party responsibly with diabetes?
Hear real stories about going out with diabetes from college friends jaseydoria & cheyenne._.b on our newest Community Table episode!
Learn more about drinking safely & responsibly with diabetes from The Alcohol and Diabetes Guide in our bio.
*Stories or comments shared are not medical advice. They are personal experiences from our community. Beyond Type 1 does not endorse excessive alcohol intake.
This action figure is life size and living beyond diabetes — what accessories are we missing?
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #type1diabetes
This action figure is life size and living beyond diabetes — what accessories are we missing?
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #type1diabetes
The one thing you don’t want to hunt for this weekend: carb counts. Screenshot it and dig into some jelly beans with confidence y’all!
#DiabetesManagement #EasterCandy #t1diabetes
The one thing you don’t want to hunt for this weekend: carb counts. Screenshot it and dig into some jelly beans with confidence y’all!
#DiabetesManagement #EasterCandy #t1diabetes
Frozen for a moment. Managing 24/7. That’s diabetes. #mannequinchallenge #diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #type2diabetes
Frozen for a moment. Managing 24/7. That’s diabetes. #mannequinchallenge #diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #type2diabetes
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