Beyond Type 1

In case you missed it ⬇️ On this episode of Community Table, we chat with Dr. Jennifer McVean, pediatric endocrinologist, Ana, T1D, Patient Expert in Chronic Diseases and Diabetes Educator, & Geoffrey, T1D and IT professional. 👉 We know about Time in Range, but there’s a new focus on Time in Tight Range. Numerous studies have demonstrated the association between increased Time in Range and a reduction of diabetic complications. Let’s talk about it! This episode of Community Table is made possible by Medtronic Diabetes. The system is for type 1 ages 7 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard™ feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day. See bit.ly/780gRisks Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dhtKj6jZ

Diabetes impacts ~537 million adults around the 🌍 and most people don't have access to the medical care and support they need and deserve. As we close out this week, remember: when we work together to break down stigmas and stereotypes, we make life with diabetes safer for everyone. 💛 ✊ Take the pledge with us. 📲 Share this graphic! #diabetes #diabetesawareness #stopthestigma

Advocacy works better when we're together. 💛 Here are 3 things we need to stop saying about type 2 diabetes, and what to say instead!

We love it when our community shows us how they #LiveBeyond their diagnosis. 💛 What do these diabadasses all have in common? They each live with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can impact all sorts of people. It is not restricted to one body type, activity level, or eating habit. Our Beyond Type 2 community shows us every day that many people with type 2 diabetes train for and run marathons, create delicious and nutritious meals, thrive in fast-paced and challenging professions, inspire their communities, have healthy and thriving families, and crush stigmas and stereotypes just by being them. Let’s stop the stigma. Together. ✊

👋 Want to help stop the stigma for all people in the diabetes community? Be supportive of those around you living with ANY type of diabetes. We are stronger together. 💪 Here's how to support a family member after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. #diabetes #diabetesawareness #stopthestigma

Let's call it out 👉 People living with diabetes of ANY kind face stigmas and stereotypes that impact the entire diabetes community—even Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models, like Nina. Every one of us plays a role to stop the harmful misinformation against people with type 2 diabetes, including people with type 1 diabetes. By using thoughtful, inclusive language and sharing the stories of people living with type 2 diabetes we’ll emphasize how everyone can help battle the harm. Thank you, Nina, for sharing your story! Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/4f3GIoc

This week with Beyond Type 2, we’re talking ALL about the stigmas that people living with diabetes face every day—online, at work, at school, at home and even in the doctor’s office. 👉 ALL people with diabetes are stigmatized, but a lot of those stigmas and misconceptions are framed around type 2 diabetes. 👉 We know we are stronger together. We know stigmas, stereotypes, and not receiving proper care and support based on diabetes type has driven division among people who live with different types of diabetes. Because of those same stigmas, stereotypes, and inadequate care, our collective voices raised together—across all diabetes types—is a vitally needed shift. Flip through these images to learn more. Let’s stop the stigma together. 🛑

🗽 IT’S HAPPENING! We’re thrilled to announce the 2024 Beyond Type Run team! 👟 50 runners impacted by diabetes will run the TCS New York City Marathon on November 3rd, 2024. This is what living beyond diabetes looks like. Let’s get it. 💪 Thanks to Co-Exclusive Founding Sponsors Dexcom and Tandem Diabetes Care for sponsoring Beyond Type Run. With 415 million people affected by diabetes worldwide, Beyond Type Run, a program of Beyond Type 1, seeks to inspire and support those living with diabetes while expanding awareness and outreach efforts globally. By empowering participants, raising awareness, and inspiring change, our project aims to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals affected by diabetes worldwide. Donate to this program & team here: https://bit.ly/3XRLwHb

📺 T1D on TV! Congrats Renee!

We are deeply saddended by the the passing of Professor Akhtar Hussain, president of the the International Diabetes Federation. Professor Akhtar was a champion for diabetes research, his contributions were invaluable. He'll be deeply missed. Our condolences to his family, friends & the entire diabetes community.