Type 2 Caretakers

Being a caretaker for someone with diabetes means providing essential support with tasks like blood sugar monitoring, meal planning, and managing medication. It’s a role that requires patience, understanding, and adaptability to help ensure their health and well-being while navigating the emotional aspects of care.

Type 2 Diabetes Guides

Whether you are dealing with a new diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes or looking to teach others about Type 2...

What to Expect As A New Diabetes Caregiver

Having a loved one get a type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be unsettling and come out of left field. Unfortunately,...

How to Give an Insulin Pen Injection

Injections can seem intimidating at first, but practice makes perfect. Whether you are learning to inject for the first time using...

The Friends and Family Guide to Type 2 Diabetes

Editor’s Note: This content is a part of Beyond Type 2’s guidebook, which includes guides for everyone who has a...

How To Help Your Parent After a Diabetes Diagnosis Without Becoming Their Parent

There is no doubt that having a parent diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may be overwhelming, surprising and even upsetting....

Type 2 Programs

Get Insulin

Connecting people living with diabetes in the United States to the insulin access and affordability options that match their unique circumstances.

Marathon Team

Beyond Type Run, a program of Beyond Type 1, brings together an inspiring team of...

Community Table

Every month, all year long, Beyond Type 1 hosts conversations around under-discussed issues facing the...

Beyond Scholars

Empowering success through education for people living with diabetes.

Beyond Barriers

Together we can transform lives. Together we are going Beyond Barriers.

Type 2 Resources

Diabetes Types & Diseases

Is There a Link Between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes?

Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but it doesn’t guarantee someone will develop the condition. Preventing and managing obesity and type 2 diabetes requires open discussions that avoid stigmatizing people with larger bodies. In our interview with...