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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The more we talk about diabetes, the more we break down stigma and lift each other up.
We all run into moments when someone’s ideas about diabetes are not accurate. Education helps change that, and the more conversations we have, the more understanding we build.
Here are three things you can share with someone today:
a) A simple fact about diabetes to clear up misunderstandings and stigma
b) What life with diabetes actually looks like
c) A reminder that everyone’s experience is different and listening matters
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #type1diabetes
The more we talk about diabetes, the more we break down stigma and lift each other up.
We all run into moments when someone’s ideas about diabetes are not accurate. Education helps change that, and the more conversations we have, the more understanding we build.
Here are three things you can share with someone today:
a) A simple fact about diabetes to clear up misunderstandings and stigma
b) What life with diabetes actually looks like
c) A reminder that everyone’s experience is different and listening matters
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #type1diabetes
You CAN`T catch diabetes. But you CAN spread the stigma. #t1d #diabetes
*Over 80% of type 1 diagnoses occurred in people who have no family members with the disease. Source: @breakthrought1d
You CAN`T catch diabetes. But you CAN spread the stigma. #t1d #diabetes
*Over 80% of type 1 diagnoses occurred in people who have no family members with the disease. Source: @breakthrought1d
Honesty Hour is here! We asked you for your anonymous diabetes confessions and you did not disappoint.
Which ones can you relate to?
Honesty Hour is here! We asked you for your anonymous diabetes confessions and you did not disappoint.
Which ones can you relate to?
What gets you this heated about diabetes stigma?
People living with diabetes make 120 or more additional decisions every day compared to people who don’t live with diabetes. It’s a constant balancing act.
Join us in doing the #BlueBalloonChallenge and help make the invisible, visible.
#diabetesawareness
People living with diabetes make 120 or more additional decisions every day compared to people who don’t live with diabetes. It’s a constant balancing act.
Join us in doing the #BlueBalloonChallenge and help make the invisible, visible.
#diabetesawareness
Diabetes doesn’t define us. It’s one part of our story. How do you live beyond the limits — set by others or yourself?
Shout out to Abbott for sponsoring!
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #t2d
Diabetes doesn’t define us. It’s one part of our story. How do you live beyond the limits — set by others or yourself?
Shout out to Abbott for sponsoring!
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #t2d
Celebrating 10 years of this community living beyond limits 💛
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #t2d
Celebrating 10 years of this community living beyond limits 💛
#diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #t2d
Wait until the end for a surprise
This World Diabetes Day we want to celebrate our community. You are all amazing and we are so proud of each and every one of you 💛
@genesis.a.s
@traci_hall12
@naomiandrea04
@cookcoffeekunal
@mairead.17
@aj_rosario_2030
@sarahlafrance_
@steven.cannady
@dor03hinds
@taneja.pragya
@taladyani.mua
@tajacato
@jacobphillips11
@kelseydarley
@misskate.mel
@riddhimodi
This World Diabetes Day we want to celebrate our community. You are all amazing and we are so proud of each and every one of you 💛
@genesis.a.s
@traci_hall12
@naomiandrea04
@cookcoffeekunal
@mairead.17
@aj_rosario_2030
@sarahlafrance_
@steven.cannady
@dor03hinds
@taneja.pragya
@taladyani.mua
@tajacato
@jacobphillips11
@kelseydarley
@misskate.mel
@riddhimodi
What`s your diabetes-related intrusive thought? #diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme
From mixing insulins to a tubeless pump, @bkoch51 has been through it all and still has the grit and ambition to do hard things.
Thank you to @novonordisk for sponsoring our Beyond Type Run team this year!
From mixing insulins to a tubeless pump, @bkoch51 has been through it all and still has the grit and ambition to do hard things.
Thank you to @novonordisk for sponsoring our Beyond Type Run team this year!
My mom vs. T1D myths #t1dmoms #diabetesawareness
Where`s the wildest spot you`ve changed your pump site on the go?
#diabetesawareness #t1d
Crossing the finish line with her "pumper" by her side. Congrats to @dynamic.diabetes on her very first marathon! #diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #nycmarathon
Disclaimer: The sensor shape and appearance is a mark of Abbott. #MiniMed780G system is for type 1 ages 7 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day. See bit.ly/780gRisks
Crossing the finish line with her "pumper" by her side. Congrats to @dynamic.diabetes on her very first marathon! #diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #nycmarathon
Disclaimer: The sensor shape and appearance is a mark of Abbott. #MiniMed780G system is for type 1 ages 7 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day. See bit.ly/780gRisks
Spreading awareness one sign at a time 💛 #nycmarathon #t1d #diabetesawareness
You are not alone 💙
For #NationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth, we want you to know the type 1 diabetes community is here for you. Share this post so others with T1D feel the same support and connection.
You are not alone 💙
For #NationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth, we want you to know the type 1 diabetes community is here for you. Share this post so others with T1D feel the same support and connection.
Running on insulin, glucose tabs, and never-ending determination 🏅
Big congrats to all our runners + those featured here:
@_christinefish
@justalittle_suga
@scfeeney
@steven.cannady
@freshie823
@t1d_fighter
@dynamic.diabetes
@adamjoesimons
@annealtizer88
@maddyskelton
@randyruns_t1d
Thanks to @dexcom, @medtronicdiabetes, @novonordisk for sponsoring Beyond Type Run this year
Running on insulin, glucose tabs, and never-ending determination 🏅
Big congrats to all our runners + those featured here:
@_christinefish
@justalittle_suga
@scfeeney
@steven.cannady
@freshie823
@t1d_fighter
@dynamic.diabetes
@adamjoesimons
@annealtizer88
@maddyskelton
@randyruns_t1d
Thanks to @dexcom, @medtronicdiabetes, @novonordisk for sponsoring Beyond Type Run this year
Legends right here! Diabetes doesn’t stop us, it fuels us.
Shoutout @dexcom, @medtronicdiabetes, and @novonordisk for sponsoring Beyond Type Run at the NYC marathon this year!
#nycmarathon #diabetesawareness
Legends right here! Diabetes doesn’t stop us, it fuels us.
Shoutout @dexcom, @medtronicdiabetes, and @novonordisk for sponsoring Beyond Type Run at the NYC marathon this year!
#nycmarathon #diabetesawareness
Unstoppable
Thanks to @dexcom, @medtronicdiabetes, and @novonordisk for sponsoring Beyond Type Run this year
#diabetesawareness #nycmarathon #t1dlookslikeme #t2d
Unstoppable
Thanks to @dexcom, @medtronicdiabetes, and @novonordisk for sponsoring Beyond Type Run this year
#diabetesawareness #nycmarathon #t1dlookslikeme #t2d
You heard it here first… “diabetes ain’t stopping NOBODY!!!”