Share Your Story

Please note: Submission of content to Beyond Type 1 is governed by our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and by submitting the content to us, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Personal story submissions are currently unpaid; in some instances, we may be able to offer an honorarium for expert content or assistance in resource creation.

Want to share an encouraging story, a life-changing tip you want to pass on, or how you overcame a shared obstacle or fear?

Your story could help others, including people and families just starting the diabetes journey, or people who have been doing the diabetes life for a long time and need a story that helps them feel less alone.

Steps for Submitting a Story

Please send the following story summary to [email protected]:

• A Working Title – a 5-8 word hook that will capture the attention of someone who needs your story
• A Short Brief — in a few sentences, tell us what your story is about + its main takeaway
• A Short Bio — in a few sentences, tell us a little about you

Our editorial team will then review your submission. If it fits within a current content theme or campaign, they will reach out for a full story.

• Your story is special. If we don’t get back to you, it is only because we are focused on other content themes at the moment. We will be in touch if your story fits for a current or near-future project. And sit tight! We revisit previous submissions for new campaigns.
• Chosen stories are compensated. Starting in 2025, we offer small honorariums for published community stories.
• Please do not submit unsolicited full stories. We want to honor the intellectual property of your work; we will only read full stories that have been requested for publication.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a contributor to Beyond Type 1!