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.
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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.
Check Us Out On Social
U.S. Open up my next Pod 🎾 Comment a photo of the weirdest place you`ve done a site change
Okay diabesties, our next stop is Austin, Texas 🤠! if you`re in the Austin area and have nothing to do on Sunday, September, 13 from 6:30-8:30 pm... you should come hang out with us!!
We`re having a diabetes meet-up at Central District Brewing and we want to meet all of you! Comment `PARTY` and we`ll DM you the link! 🎉
Nothing says NYC like a bagel, a BG check, and your diabesties
Nothing more beautiful than 70+ people with diabetes in one room 🤩
If you want more info about becoming a Beyond Ambassador, join our kickoff call this Thursday at 6pm ET. RSVP in our profile!
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Get involved by becoming an ambassador in our profile 💛
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Reminder: Stories shared are personal experiences, not medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diabetes management 🙂
#t1dlookslikeme #type1diabetes
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Read more about her story and `Lowcate` on our website.
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Celebrate my 20th diaversary with me 🎉💛 Living with T1D isn’t easy, but every year is proof of your strength and resilience. If you needed a sign to celebrate your own diaversary… this is it!
“Be transparent with the people around you about what you need, what you`re living with and even the signs and symptoms they should look out for so they can care for you. It`s ok to be cared for.”
Read the rest of Jackie Hill Perry’s story on our website!
