PROGRAM
See the Signs
Become a #SeeTheSigns Ambassador for Beyond Type 1 and help save lives by sharing a simple message: Know the signs of diabetes.
Join the Beyond Type 1 Movement to Save Lives
Beyond Type 1 is a global diabetes organization that provides resources and tools to transform the challenges of life with diabetes into strengths. We believe that everyone deserves to have their best shot at thriving.
Join the #SeeTheSigns Ambassador Movement Today
The global diabetes crisis is at a tipping point
By becoming an Ambassador, these are the lives you can help save.
1.3B
Projected cases of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes by 2050, more than double the cases today
1 IN 3
Number of people who develop type 1 diabetes that are tragically lost due to missed signs or lack of access to care
Your help is urgently needed to save lives
Submit this form to receive a toolkit and start community outreach today.
Protect Yourself
Learn the Commonly Missed Symptoms of Diabetes
These are the four primary warning signs of diabetes. If you #SeeTheSigns in yourself or anyone you know, see a health care provider right away and get a simple blood sugar check.
Thirsty all the time
You feel dehydrated. You're unquenchably thirsty all the time and wake up at night because you need something to drink. In kids, frequently complaining about needing something to drink. Often falsely attributed to: Hot weather or vigorous sports and exercise
The Need to Pee Too Frequently
You feel like you're peeing all the time, even getting up at night. Children past the bed-wetting phase are at it again. Or your toddler or baby's diapers are constantly heavy. Often falsely attributed to: Drinking fluids to stay hydrated or a urinary tract infection.
You're Just Exhausted
You're tired, your energy is low. You're unusually fatigued and not sure why. It leads to irritability and mood swings. Often falsely attributed to: A lack of sleep, being tired from physical activity, or a viral illness. Or, just a standard lack of energy.
Losing Weight and Don't Know Why
You're losing weight but not trying to, or losing faster than you can explain. You look thinner, your clothes are too big and your appetite changes, either significantly increased or significantly decreased. Often falsely attributed to: Appetite changes in children or teens may be attributed to growth spurts. Weight loss may be attributed to an eating disorder, increased activity or a reduced appetite.
Other common symptoms include: blurry vision, numb or tingling hands or feet, very dry skin, cuts or sores that heal very slowly, frequent urinary tract infections, frequent yeast infections.
IF YOU RECOGNIZE THESE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS, IMMEDIATELY SEE A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND ASK FOR A SIMPLE BLOOD SUGAR CHECK.
Early screening could be life-saving. Learn more about early detection resources provided by our partners at Sanofi, leading the way in diabetes care.
Detect Type 1 Diabetes In Its Early Stages
About 90% of people with type 1 diabetes have no family history of the disease. Treatment to delay the disease exists.
To know your chances and options, learn more about screening for the autoantibody markers of type 1 diabetes.
Join Our Community Apps for People With Diabetes
You’re not alone and we’re here to help. With an early diagnosis, it’s possible to enjoy a long and healthy life. Find support for type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes through our community apps!
You can also check out our diabetes management resources for people newly diagnosed with type 1 and type 2. Start today.
You #SeeTheSigns. Now Share the Signs.
Now that you’ve learned the early signs of diabetes, it’s your turn to spread the word and save lives. Participate in our #SeeTheSigns campaign and join thousands of others to raise awareness about these often-missed symptoms. Together, we can make a difference.
Our Ambassadors Save Lives With Information
Diabetes diagnoses are missed—constantly. Hear how other Ambassadors feel about their experience sharing information that helps save lives.
Niamh Pfaff
Samantha Merwin
Margarita Moncada
Tanya Hernández
Matt Williams
Isabella Scappaticci
María Zapata
Danielle Johnson
Avery Stansbury
Amy Josefy
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This campaign was made possible by Provention Bio, a Sanofi Company, and the Helmsley Charitable Trust. Editorial control rests solely with Beyond Type 1.
