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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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!
How do you describe the feeling of a low blood sugar to others?
Tell me I`m not the only one who`s had a workout like this 😭
A reminder that our silent fight with Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t go unnoticed 🥊
The NYC Marathon cheer section without a trending audio 👏🎉
If you want to train with us and the Beyond Type Run team this year, the application is now open! Find it in the link in our bio
And shoutout to our founding presenting partner @dexcom for making this happen.
Diabetes doesn`t define your limits.
"I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2001 at 6 years old. Since then I’ve learned that managing diabetes isn’t just something that happens in the background of life, it’s something you carry with you into every moment.
Into the firehouse.
Into the gym.
And into the ring.
Last Friday I stepped into Madison Square Garden for the FDNY Battle of the Badges, proudly representing firefighters, my city, and the entire Type 1 community.
Living with T1D means constantly balancing numbers, decisions, and discipline. But it also teaches resilience, preparation, and mental toughness.
If there’s one thing I hope people take away from this moment, it’s that diabetes doesn’t define your limits. You can still chase the biggest dreams, step into biggest arenas, and live to the fullest.
This one’s for everyone living with Type 1."
@chrispal5000
I will be testing every liquid I encounter until further notice 🙂↕️
Diabetes care didn’t evolve by accident; Black innovators helped build it.
Who do you want to see in the next roundup?
"In 2018, I went to a panel on invisible illnesses and was surprised by how many people had questions about diabetes. Everyone knew the word, but no one really understood it. That’s when I realized social media could be a way to clear up misconceptions."
Shoutout to Kalex, who you probably know as @typewondiabetes, for opening up to us about how to advocate for yourself and your healthcare.
You may think it`s "just a joke" but it`s actually a life-threatening barrier to care and diagnosis. Diabetes stigma can make checking blood sugar or taking insulin feel like something to hide or even skip altogether. And it can stall research, delay diagnosis or contribute to misdiagnosis. Representation matters.
