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Orlando (Northern), Florida, USA

When people think of Orlando, theme parks automatically come to mind. However, “The City Beautiful” has so much more to offer!

How Coming Out Helped Me Accept My T1D Diagnosis

There is a feeling of isolation — that once I ‘disclose’ who I am I will forever be ‘branded’ by others. But coming out had prepared me for this journey.   

Introducing Francine Kaufman: Newest Member of Science Advisory Council

Meet Francine Kaufman M.D., the newest member of the Beyond Type 1 Science Advisory Council! Dr. Kaufman recently spoke with Beyond Type 1 about her history of treating diabetes, her work abroad, the...

Coming Out Twice: Being a Gay Diabetic

As a Type 1 diabetic since the age of 16, this encounter was the first time my chronic illness impacted my sex life. My body went from attacking itself from the inside, to sabotaging my relationships ...

Advocacy 101

Inspiration alert: we have a story that will get you motivated to become the best diabetes advocate you can be! Check out Cameron Keighron's tips for more.

Victor Garber on Knowing You’re Not Alone

"[People] feel a certain shame attached to being a Type 1 diabetic, which is, first of all, useless. It's not helpful, because the more you can share your experience with people, the more ed...