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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Affordable insulin shouldn`t depend on your insurance, employer, or zip code.
Last week, the INSULIN Act cleared the HELP Committee and now heads to the Senate.
It`s not law yet—but it`s an important step forward. 💛
105 years after insulin was isolated, the Banting house is still standing strong 💛 Have you been to London, Ontario?
In my opinion, this is a national holiday 🥹💉
If you or someone you love is struggling to afford insulin, visit getinsulin.org
Insulin started as frozen ground pancreas? 105 years ago today, Banting and Best isolated insulin for the very first time.
If you or someone you know is struggling to afford insulin, find cost-saving options at getinsulin.org
Sources:
UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence. (n.d.). Frederick Banting and Charles Best Isolate Human Insulin. In University of Massachusetts Medical School. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from https://www.umassmed.edu/dcoe/diabetes-education/patient-resources/banting-and-best-discover-insulin/
Mazur, A. (2011). Why were “starvation diets” promoted for diabetes in the pre-insulin period? Nutrition Journal, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-10-23
de Groot, K. (2021). 100 years of insulin. In Penn Today. University of Pennsylvania. https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/100-years-insulin
(2023). In Nobelprize.org. https://educationalgames.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/insulin/discovery-insulin.html
#insulin #diabetesawareness
I never knew how much I wanted to prick my dad`s finger until now
Come hang out with Beyond Type 1 at the Padres game on August 1 and get yourself or your family members screened for type 1 diabetes from 10 am - 12 pm! ️🌭⚾️
Please don`t judge the discarded testing strips in my glucose meter kit 🥲
Reminder: Stories shared are personal experiences, not medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diabetes management 🙂
Some of the best connections start with "wait...you have diabetes too?"
If you`re in San Diego Aug 1, find your diabestie with us + bring your friends and fam to get screened at our free event before the Padres game with @kingofthehillfoundation! Register in our profile 💛
Is your man peeing a lot a red flag 🚩 or is it diabetes 🩸
If you`re experiencing symptoms like this, you can get screened at places like Ask Health, Enable Bio Sciences, or Trial Net. And you can always ask your doctor. If you`re in San Diego on August 1, you can come and get screened with us AND enjoy a Padres game too! Get more info in our link bio 💛
Diabetes is a disability. That means you have rights.
Sources:
Meldon, P. (2025, February 14). Disability history: The disability rights movement. Nps.Gov; National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/disabilityhistoryrightsmovement.htm
U.S. Department of Education. (2024, February 16). A History of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; U.S. Department of Education. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History
(2024). Parallels In Time Part One: A History of Developmental Disabilities | Landmark Court Cases. Mn.Gov. https://mn.gov/mnddc/parallels/5f.html
Crowley, M. (n.d.). Disability History: The 1977 504 Sit-In. Disabilityrightsflorida.Org., https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/blog/entry/504-sit-in-history
#DiabetesAwareness #DisabilityRights #t1dlookslikeme
RIP to my butt cheek every 3 days 😭💉
What`s your Diabetes Horror Story?!
You know what`s sweeter than our new @glow__gummies flavor? Every bottle, bag, and box sold gives $1 to Beyond Type 1 (up to $50,000) to help people with diabetes survive and thrive 💛
The diabetes documentary that would break the internet. Which would you add?
*based on personal experience. Always talk to your healthcare provider about your management :)
The low snack compartment. Yep, the rumors are true. Everybody’s favorite gummy to treat lows gives back now. Every @glow__gummies Blackberry Lemonade bottle, bag and box sold gives $1 to Beyond Type 1 (up to $50,000) to help people with diabetes survive and thrive 💛 Tap to stock up!
#t1dlookslikeme #lowbloodsugar
If you need insulin, you should be able to access it. Your voice matters in urging lawmakers to support the INSULIN Act and legislation that makes insulin more affordable for people on private insurance or those without insurance.
Send a letter to lawmakers in our profile and if you’re interested in more advocacy opportunities, sign up to become a Beyond Ambassador there too.
If you or someone you know is struggling to afford their insulin now, see what cost-saving options might be available at getinsulin.org
#insulinaccess #insulinaffordability #diabetesawareness @diabetespac
Stomach site: 1 Me: 0 (until next time...)
Reminder: Stories shared are personal experiences, not medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diabetes management 🙂
