the #LiveBeyond Campaign
With the #LiveBeyond campaign, we feature the face + story of a community member living with type 1 diabetes on our Instagram.
Guidelines & Requirements
While we cannot feature everyone who submits, so give us your best effort and your authentic voice to improve your odds! Expect at least four to eight weeks before your Instagram goes live. By submitting, you become an official ambassador, agree to share your post on your social media platforms and encourage others to join our efforts.
QUESTIONS? SEND US AN EMAIL.
Guidelines for submitting
- You must have type 1 diabetes.
- Check out the samples above. One person per photo please, we want the focus to be on you! If you have a special situation-please submit and we will review.
- Send a plain image, no need to photoshop or apply filters.
- The image must be in focus + at least 800 pixels tall by 800 pixels wide. A good cell phone photo works.
- Smile + show us your personality—we can’t wait to see what you share!
Requirements to be considered
- Include all information requested.
- For location, please send city, state and country.
For your statement, tell us how you live beyond your diagnosis, aim for 4-5 sentences and we will trim if necessary. - If you are submitting for a child, have them tell their story in their own words even if that is stream of consciousness or other simple form.
- Did we mention the photo should be in focus? Why not try for good lighting—always face the light source—and keep logos to a minimum.
- Follow us on at least one platform: @beyondtype1 on Instagram + X and Beyond Type 1 on Facebook.
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Every story deserves to be seen, heard and celebrated 💛 Thank you for showing up as your full self
📣 Diabetes care is a human right 📣 Your voice matters in the pursuit of accessible care for all. Never doubt what this community can do together.
There are several bills introduced in Congress right now that would improve the lives of people with diabetes. Share your story with lawmakers to keep driving change.
Thank you to our ambassadors and @diabetespac for all the work they’re doing to push for equitable care and access.
If you want to become a Beyond Ambassador (we’re in this together!) sign up for updates in our profile.
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #insulin
20 years with type 1 diabetes is not the only thing we`re celebrating Rachael (@thechronicallyillest) for this month. We sat down with her and talked all things pride, diabetes, and entrepreneurship. Read the full article on our website 💛🌈
Happy 20th diaversary @TheChronicallyIllest! You inspire us all
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
