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At DiabetesSisters, we understand the unique challenges faced by women at risk of and with diabetes. Led by women, for women, our mission is to empower, educate, and support women across all ages and stages of diabetes. We strive to create a community where every woman can find strength and thrive amidst the complexities of diabetes.
We aim to provide a nurturing space where women can learn, share experiences, and build the confidence to manage their diabetes. Through our comprehensive support system, we aim to transform the journey with diabetes into one of empowerment and positivity.
DiabetesSisters is a women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that cultivates a supportive and inclusive community where women of all ages with diabetes and women at risk of diabetes can learn and thrive, together.
Through educational initiatives and nationwide peer support, we help women navigate their health journeys and find a sense of belonging through their diverse experiences.
DiabetesSisters was founded in January 2008 by Brandy Barnes, MSW, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 15 in 1990. Driven to understand the mind-body connection in chronic condition management, she studied psychology and went on to earn a master’s degree in social work. It was during her own pregnancy that she recognized the need for gender-specific support, especially during life stages like pregnancy and menopause.

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Snacks To Get You Through the After-School Rush

Reimagining Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Services: Complementing the Four Critical Times with Continuous, Peer-Driven Support

The Power of Peer Support in Diabetes Care

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Caring for everyone else while managing your own diabetes is a lot. For those of you doing both, what helps you make room for your own care? Even small things count, and your answer might help someone who's in it right now. This month's meetups are about making room for self-care. Sign up through the link in our bio.

Self-care doesn't have to look like a spa day. Sometimes it's just ordering the refill on time. What's the unglamorous thing that helps you most?

Kidney disease is common with diabetes and quiet in its early stages, which is why the yearly tests matter. Has anyone ever walked you through your results?

Self-care is easy to put last, so this month's meetups make some room for it. Each session works through a discussion module from our clinical team, then opens up so you can share what's working, ask questions, and hear how other women living with diabetes handle it. Meetups are free for members, and membership is free too. Sign up through the link in our bio.

National Diabetes Month starts November 1, and it's a good moment to look back. What do you know now that you wish you'd known when you were first diagnosed? It could be a practical tip, something that eased the fear, or something you had to learn the hard way. Comment below ⬇️

Forget ghosts and goblins. For women living with diabetes, sometimes the scariest things are a CGM sensor falling off early, a 3 a.m. low alert, or an unexpected pharmacy delay. Which diabetes nightmare would you add to the list? 🎃

Heart health doesn't always come up early, and for women with diabetes it matters. Has your heart come up during your appointments?

Who better to share the power of peer support than the women who have experienced it firsthand? This November, in recognition of World Diabetes Day, we're putting the spotlight on the voices of our community. Women living with diabetes will share their experiences, what they've learned along the way, and how finding a community that truly understands has made a difference. Because sometimes, the most powerful support comes from knowing you're not alone. Until then, we'd love to hear from you: What's one thing peer support has given you that you didn't expect?

So many women spend months, sometimes years, believing they’re doing something wrong when their diagnosis was the piece that didn’t fit. LADA is a form of type 1 diabetes that develops slowly in adults, and it’s often first diagnosed as type 2. If that sounds familiar, asking about autoantibody testing isn’t overstepping. It’s advocating for yourself. Have you ever wondered whether your diagnosis was the right one? See helpful LADA resources and view upcoming events for women with LADA here. Click the link in our bio or comment LADA below.

Explain your type of diabetes in the most creative way possible. Wrong answers encouraged (sort of). We'll go first! How would you explain yours?

💜 Today is World Menopause Day. ✨ We’re sharing a message of support and community for every woman going through menopause while living with diabetes. You don’t have to go through this season alone. 🗓️ Come connect, learn, and discover. Link in our bio. #WorldMenopauseDay #Menopause #womenwithdiabetes #diabetessisters #DiabetesSupport

💜 Before prediabetes or type 2 diabetes has a name, there’s often a stretch of not feeling right. A lot of women tell us they spent months here. ✨ If that’s you, you’re not being dramatic. What did you notice first? 🗓️ Join us at our East and West Prevention Meetups on Tuesday, October 27. Comment below and we'll DM you the event details. #womenwithdiabetes #diabetessisters #prediabetes #type2diabetes #DiabetesSupport

Intimacy is part of living well with diabetes, and it deserves a real conversation. ✨ Are you taking a GLP-1 medication or thinking about one? You may have questions about your body, your confidence or your relationship. You’re not the only one. 🗓️ Join board-certified sex therapist Dr. Janis Roszler for “Love in the Age of GLP-1s” on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 12 PM ET. Bring your questions, and leave feeling more informed. Comment below and we'll DM you the link! #womenwithdiabetes #diabetessisters #DiabetesSupport #SexualHealth #GLP1

Living with diabetes can feel like a lot, and cleaning out our purse is definitely NOT at the top of the list. Between the loose glucose tabs, mystery test strips, emergency snacks that have seen better days, and approximately 47 lip balms... it's basically a diabetes survival kit with a side of chaos. And somehow, the ONE thing we actually need is always at the very bottom. Now we're curious... what's the most random thing currently living in your purse? Bonus points if you have absolutely no idea how it got there. #DiabetesSisters #DiabetesHumor #LifeWithDiabetes

Women often tell us about this, and it's rarely named out loud. If you've noticed a pattern between your numbers and your focus, you're not imagining it. What does yours feel like?

A lot of women tell us they spent months wondering which thing was causing what. If that's where you are: you're not the only one. What helped you figure it out?

Appointments are short, and there's a lot to cover. These are things women in our community have found useful - not a checklist, just what worked for them. What would you add?

You’re not the only one. Our recent community survey revealed something powerful about women living with diabetes. • 50%+ say diabetes strongly impacts their relationships • 1 in 5 say they don’t have supportive friends • Nearly 80% say the best support comes from someone who understands diabetes That’s why community matters. 💙 Find support through DiabetesSisters. #DiabetesSisters #WomenWithDiabetes #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesDistress #YouAreNotAlone

Some days we’re prepared. Some days we’re Googling. Some days we’re trying to figure out what made our blood glucose do THAT—and some days we’re just completely overthinking about diabetes. The truth is, there’s no one way to show up for diabetes every day. Which diabetes personality are you today? And what personality should we add to the list? 👇 #DiabetesSisters #WomenWithDiabetes #DiabetesCommunity

Sometimes the biggest relief is simply being around women who understand the day-to-day realities of living with diabetes. October is full of opportunities to connect, learn, and feel supported. 💗 This month, join us for virtual Meetups focused on self-advocacy, support groups for women with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, our Spanish-language support group, and a special LADA: Your Questions, Real Answers workshop. All events are virtual and free to attend. ✨ Find the event that’s right for you. Comment 'LINK' to be sent our event calendar for the month.

Sometimes the hardest part of moving your body is feeling like you have to do so much for it to count. A full workout. A perfect routine. More time. More energy. More motivation. And when you’re already tired or feeling stuck, that can make starting feel even harder. But movement doesn’t have to look like an hour at the gym to matter. Small, realistic choices can support your strength, balance, health, and confidence over time. If you’ve been telling yourself, “I know I need to move more… I just don’t know where to start,” this conversation is for you. 💛 Join DiabetesSisters and exercise and diabetes expert Sheri R. Colberg, PhD for Meaningful Movement: Exercise for Diabetes Prevention & Healthy Aging. 📅 September 28 ⏰ 7 PM ET ✨ Free to attend! Register now, comment for the link!

Being diagnosed with LADA can come with a lot of questions—and too often, not enough answers, resources, or connection. Many women with LADA find themselves searching for information that reflects their experience, programs that speak to their specific needs, and other women who truly understand what they’re navigating—only to find that those resources and spaces can be difficult to find or simply don’t exist. We want to help change that. DiabetesSisters is building new LADA-focused content, programming, and opportunities for connection created specifically for women living with LADA. This is for you. 💛 Want to be the first to know what’s coming? Send us a DM, and we’ll make sure you’re notified.

Food is more than numbers on a nutrition label or glucose meter. It can represent family, culture, celebration, comfort, identity, and belonging. 💛 Living with prediabetes or diabetes doesn’t mean giving up the foods that matter to you. It means finding ways to support your health while still honoring the traditions and flavors that are part of your life. Healthy eating can make room for both. We see so grateful @vandanasheth came to share her wisdom and knowledge with our community! #DiabetesSisters #DiabetesNutrition #CulturalFoods #HealthyEating #DiabetesSupport

🏈 If diabetes had football penalties… which one are you calling today? From pre-bolusing before dinner is ready to CGM alarms interrupting the conversation, diabetes has a way of changing the game plan. What diabetes “penalty” would you add to the list? Drop yours in the comments. 👇 #DiabetesSisters #WomenWithDiabetes #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesLife #T1D #T2D #FootballSunday

For many women, movement falls to the bottom of the list after work, family, caregiving, and everything else competing for our time. That’s why we’re talking about meaningful movement—realistic ways to support diabetes prevention, strength, balance, and healthy aging without striving for perfection. Join DiabetesSisters and diabetes and exercise expert Sheri R. Colberg, PhD for an Ask the Expert on Meaningful Movement 📅 September 28 ⏰ 7:00 PM ET Learn simple ways to move more, build strength, set realistic goals, and overcome common barriers. You don’t have to do everything. You just have to start somewhere. 💗 Register now and join us live! Comment 'MOVE' below and we'll send you the link!

A new season can be a reminder that you don’t have to do everything perfectly to keep moving forward. 💙 Living with diabetes comes with changes, challenges, good days, and hard days. Wherever you are right now, give yourself credit for the care, effort, and resilience you bring each day. Save these affirmations for the moments when you need a little encouragement ✨ #DiabetesSisters #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesCommunity #LivingWithDiabetes

Your sleep can affect your blood glucose—and your blood glucose can affect your sleep. 😴💙 This month, we’re talking about sleep health at our peer support Meetups: what gets in the way, small habits that may help, and how sleep fits into your overall diabetes management. You don’t need a perfect sleep routine. Sometimes, small changes are a good place to start. ✨ Join us at an upcoming Meetup to learn, share, and connect with other women with diabetes. Comment 'SLEEP' and we'll send you the link! #DiabetesSisters #SleepHealth #DiabetesSupport #BloodGlucose

Tomorrow! 🍽️ How can you support your blood glucose and weight goals without giving up the foods, flavors, and traditions you love? Join DiabetesSisters and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Vandana Sheth for Tradition Meets Health: Cultural Foods in Diabetes and Weight Management. You’ll walk away with practical, realistic strategies for creating more balance while still honoring the foods that are meaningful to you. 📅 Tomorrow, September 2 ⏰ 12 PM ET 💻 Virtual + free to attend Whether you’re living with diabetes or prediabetes, supporting someone you love, or working in healthcare, we’d love to have you join us. 👉 Register today and join us tomorrow! Comment below and we'll send you the link! #DiabetesSisters #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesNutrition #CulturalFoods

Set time aside for you this week 💗 As we head into a new month and a busy season, make time for your health. All events are free and virtual. Sleep, food, tradition, health — this week's lineup has something for wherever you're at. Comment below and we'll DM you the links. #DiabetesSisters #Type2Diabetes #DiabetesSupport #BetterSleep #YouAreNotAlone

Happening tonight! 🌙 Our new East Coast Type 2 Diabetes Support Group kicks off TONIGHT at 7 PM ET! Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into your journey, you belong here. 💙 🕖 7 PM ET 📍 Held on Zoom— sign up now. Comment below for the link! #Type2Diabetes #DiabetesSupport #WomenSupportingWomen #DiabetesSisters

Life doesn’t stop when you’re managing diabetes. There’s still work, family, stress, responsibilities—and somewhere in all of that, you deserve to be cared for, too. 💙 Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do, and sometimes that starts with simply having a place where you can show up, be understood, and not have to explain everything. Our new East Coast Type 2 Diabetes Support Group is about real conversations, practical support, and learning from other women who understand what it’s like to navigate type 2 diabetes in real life. Join host Michele Tedder, MSN, RN—a registered nurse and woman living with type 2 diabetes—for our very first meetup tomorrow, August 27 at 7 PM ET. Comment 'T2D' and we'll send you the link! Come with your questions, your experiences, or simply yourself. 💙 You don’t have to navigate diabetes alone. Join us tomorrow!

Happening in our community this week 💗 3 opportunities to make time for you: 🗓️ Tuesday, 8/25 @ 7PM ET — Preventing Diabetes: Tips & Strategies with Robin Nwankwo, MPH, RDN, CDCES 🗓️ Tuesday, 8/25 @ 6PM PT — Preventing Diabetes: Tips & Strategies (West Coast) with Becky Sulik, RDN, CDCES, LD 🗓️ Thursday, 8/27 @ 7PM ET — Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Tips & Strategies with Michele Tedder, MSN, RN, BCC All events are free to join and held virtually on Zoom. We can't wait to see you there. 🩷 Comment below and we'll send you the link to our event calendar. #DiabetesSisters #Type2Diabetes #DiabetesPrevention #DiabetesSupport #YouAreNotAlone

If you’re trying to prevent type 2 diabetes, you may feel like you need to change everything at once — eat better, move more, drink more water, sleep more, stress less. That’s a lot. Habit stacking is a simpler place to start: choose one small habit and connect it to something you already do every day. Three takeaways from our Ask the Expert session with health and wellness coach Jenny Peña: 1️⃣ Attach a new habit to a routine you already have. 2️⃣ Focus on one change at a time. 3️⃣ If it doesn’t go as planned, don’t give up — look at what happened, adjust, and try again. You don’t have to overhaul your life overnight. Small changes can still move you forward. 💛 ▶️ Watch the full session on habit stacking for diabetes prevention + download the free tip sheet. Drop any comment below and we'll send you the link! #DiabetesPrevention #HabitStacking #HealthyHabits #DiabetesSisters

🚨 Happening tonight! Living with type 2 diabetes? Join us tonight at 7 PM PT for our monthly West Coast Type 2 Diabetes Support Group—a welcoming space to connect with other women who understand the day-to-day realities of diabetes. Hosted by Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, (@diabetesed_services) tonight’s conversation will offer practical strategies, encouragement, and real-life support to help you feel more confident managing your health. 💙 Connect with community 🥗 Explore realistic nutrition and movement strategies ✨ Leave with practical ideas you can use in everyday life There’s still time to join us tonight! Register now and join us this evening. Comment below and we'll send you the link! #Type2Diabetes #DiabetesSupport #WomenWithDiabetes #DiabetesSisters

Food is more than what’s on our plate—it’s connected to our culture, our families, our traditions, and our memories. 💛 Managing diabetes or supporting your health shouldn’t mean giving up the foods that are meaningful to you. Join us for our upcoming Expert Series: Tradition Meets Health: Cultural Foods in Diabetes and Weight Management with Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND (@vandanasheth) 📅 Wednesday, September 2 ⏰ 12 PM ET Together, we’ll explore practical ways to honor cultural foods while supporting blood glucose and overall health—including meal balance, portion sizes, preparation methods, and strategies that focus on flexibility and sustainability, not restriction. Whether you’re looking for new ideas for yourself or hoping to better support someone you care for, you’ll leave with practical strategies you can actually use. ✨ Save your spot and join us! Comment below and we'll send you the link! #DiabetesSisters #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesNutrition #CulturalFoods

Bookmark this for one of those days… when diabetes feels like too much, the numbers aren’t cooperating, and you’re tired of carrying the mental load. 💛 You’re allowed to feel frustrated. You’re allowed to feel tired. You’re allowed to have hard days. And remember, you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re looking for a community of women who understand the realities of living with diabetes, you’re already in the right place. Join DiabetesSisters for free, connect with women who get it, and find the support you need for the hard days—and the good ones, too. #DiabetesSisters #DiabetesBurnout #DiabetesSupport #WomenWithDiabetes

New monthly T2D support group! We're beyond excited to welcome Michele Tedder (coach_tedder) to DiabetesSisters as facilitator of our new monthly Type 2 Diabetes Support Group (East Coast)! Michele is a nurse, patient advocate, and woman living with type 2 diabetes — her story is one of resilience, advocacy, and hope. She's spent her career replacing stigma with science, and she's bringing that same compassionate, evidence-based approach to this space. This peer support meetup is for women with type 2 diabetes who want connection, encouragement, and a place to feel truly seen. 📅 First meeting: Thursday, August 27 🕖 7 PM ET 📍 Held on Zoom— sign up now. Comment below for the link! Come as you are. Leave feeling supported. 🩷 #Type2Diabetes #DiabetesSupport #WomenSupportingWomen #DiabetesSisters

Kinda chic to know you don't have to do diabetes alone 💁 Living with diabetes means making hundreds of decisions every single day—and that deserves to be celebrated, not hidden. It's about showing up for yourself with confidence, giving yourself grace on the hard days, and knowing that taking care of your health is something to be proud of. There is nothing more empowering than embracing your journey unapologetically. And there is nothing more beautiful than a community of women lifting one another up. Add to our "Kinda chic..." list in the comments. 👇 #DiabetesSisters #WomenWithDiabetes #DiabetesCommunity #DiabetesSupport

Here are 5 tips to keep your blood glucose in check so you can feel like your best self this season. 🍎 Back-to-school mornings move fast — swipe through for simple ways to plan ahead, batch-cook smarter, and keep your lunches balanced without the last-minute scramble. Looking to connect with other women who get it? Join an upcoming meetup! #DiabetesSisters #BackToSchool #MealPrep #DiabetesSupport #WomenWithDiabetes #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes #BloodSugarBalance #DiabetesCommunity

Living with diabetes can feel lonely—but it doesn't have to. There's something powerful about connecting with other women who truly understand the highs, lows, questions, and everyday realities of life with diabetes. Whether you're newly diagnosed, have been living with diabetes for years, or are looking for expert guidance, our community is here for you. 💙 Join us for one of our events this week and make time for yourself. You'll find encouragement, practical advice, and a community that truly understands. Comment "CALENDAR" below, and we'll send you the link to these upcoming events and more.

Blood glucose doesn't always go as planned—and that's okay. 💙 Whether you've experienced a scary low, a stubborn high, or just want to feel more prepared, our August DiabetesSisters Virtual Meetups are for you. Together, we'll talk about: ✅ Recognizing and responding to blood glucose highs and lows ✅ Hypoglycemic unawareness, DKA, HHS, and today's glucagon options ✅ Practical ways to prepare yourself and the people around you for emergencies Most importantly, you'll connect with other women living with diabetes who understand the everyday ups and downs—the challenges, the victories, and everything in between. Come learn, ask questions, share your experiences, and leave feeling more prepared (and a little less alone). 📅 Register today and join us this August! Comment 'AUGUST' and we'll send you the link! #diabetes #diabetessupport #beingprepared #womensupportingwomen

Want to build healthier habits that actually stick? Start smaller than you think. 💙 One of the biggest mistakes we make is trying to change everything at once. Our brains are wired to follow familiar routines, so when we overhaul everything overnight, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and fall back into old patterns. Instead, choose one thing. Then make it so simple it takes five minutes or less to do. Small, consistent actions create momentum—and over time, those small wins become lasting habits. 🎙️ Want more practical strategies? Join us tomorrow for our free Ask the Expert with Jenny Pena, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach. She'll share realistic, science-backed tips to help you build healthy habits that fit your life—without relying on willpower alone. 👉 Register today and join us live tomorrow! Comment 'HABITS' and we'll send you the link! 💬 What's one healthy habit you're focusing on this week? Tell us in the comments! #HealthyHabits #DiabetesPrevention #WellnessJourney

Three events. One week. All free. 🗓️ Make time for yourself and join us for support, expert advice, and community — wherever you are on your diabetes journey. Comment below and we'll send you our calendar link for you to sign up.

What if one of the most powerful ways to support your health happened while you sleep? 😴 Getting enough quality sleep does more than help you feel rested—it can improve insulin sensitivity, support healthy hormone levels, reduce cravings, and play an important role in diabetes prevention. If you're looking for small, realistic changes that can make a big impact, start with your bedtime routine. 💙 Check out our recent conversation with Ashlyn Smith, MMS, PA-C, DipACLM, DFAAPA, LSC where she shares simple, evidence-based ways to improve your sleep, support your overall health, and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. What's one thing that helps you get a good night's sleep? Share your favorite tip in the comments! 👇 #DiabetesPrevention #HealthyHabits #SleepHealth #Wellness #Prediabetes #Type2DiabetesPrevention

🩺 T1D + Pregnancy AMA — This Wednesday! Have questions about type 1 diabetes and pregnancy? Now's your chance to get answers straight from a trusted expert. Whether you're trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or just curious — no question is too big or small. 🗓️ Submit your question now or join us live Wednesday. 📍 r/DiabetesSisters #Type1Diabetes #T1D #PregnancyWithDiabetes #DiabetesSisters #RedditAMA

What if the secret wasn't more willpower—but a smarter strategy? Habit stacking helps you build new habits by connecting them to routines you already do every day, making healthy choices easier to remember and maintain. Join us Thursday, July 30 at 12 PM ET for our Ask the Expert with Jenny Peña, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and CDC Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experience with prediabetes, insulin resistance, and PMOS, Jenny will share practical, realistic strategies that fit into everyday life. 💙 Comment "HABITS" and we'll send you the registration link for the webinar plus our Facebook Live meet-and-greet with Jenny happening this week!

Thinking about pregnancy with type 1 diabetes? Already pregnant? Supporting someone who is? 💙 Join us on July 22 from 3–4 PM ET for a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) at r/diabetessisters with three experts in #diabetes and #pregnancy: • Dr. Camille Powe • Dr. Amy Valent • Camilla Levister, MS, ANP-C, CDCES Whether you're wondering how to prepare for pregnancy, what happens to insulin needs, how to navigate changing blood glucose targets, or simply want reassurance from experts who care for women with type 1 diabetes every day—this is your chance to ask. No question is too big, too small, or too personal. Bring your questions, concerns, and experiences. We're here to provide evidence-based answers in a supportive, judgment-free space. 🗓️ July 22 | 3–4 PM ET 📍 r/diabetessisters 💬 Post your questions ahead of time or join us live—we'll be answering them throughout the AMA. Tag someone who might benefit from this conversation, and we'll see you there!

Better blood glucose management could start with something you do every night: sleep. In our latest Ask the Expert session, Ashlyn Smith, MMS, PA-C, DipACLM, explains why sleep is a critical part of diabetes prevention and management, plus simple, practical strategies you can start using today. Comment 'SLEEP' below and we'll DM you the link to the full recording. #DiabetesPrevention #BloodGlucose #HealthySleep #LifestyleMedicine #DiabetesEducation

Happy Independence Day!🇺🇸❤️ As we celebrate the Fourth of July and our nation's 250th birthday, we're reflecting on something that never goes out of style: the power of community. For women living with diabetes, support can make all the difference. Whether it's sharing experiences, learning from one another, or simply knowing you're not alone, those connections help us navigate every season of life. Here's to celebrating today—and to looking ahead. Wishing you a safe, joyful holiday filled with moments that matter. ❤️🤍💙 #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #America250 #DiabetesSisters #WomenWithDiabetes

Just a subtle reminder 🚩 #diabetescommunity #empirestatebuilding #diabetes

💊 Our July Meetups kick off TODAY! This month, we're talking medication challenges — side effects, changing needs, insurance headaches, and everything in between. Join us to: ✨ Swap real talk with women who get it ✨ Get answers to the questions you're afraid to ask ✨ Walk away with a handy takeaway guide ✨ Feel more confident managing your meds You don't have to figure this out alone. 💙 👉 Comment 'JULY' and we'll DM you the link. #DiabetesSisters #DiabetesSupport #MedicationManagement #WomenWithDiabetes #DiabetesCommunity

😴 What if one of the most powerful tools for diabetes prevention isn't another diet—but a better night's sleep? Join us as we kick off our new lifestyle support and diabetes prevention series with More Than Beauty Sleep: Rest for Diabetes Prevention. 📅 TOMORROW, Monday, June 29 ⏰ 6:00 PM ET Ashlyn Smith, PA-C, will share practical, evidence-based strategies to help you: ✨ Understand how sleep affects blood glucose and metabolic health ✨ Identify common sleep barriers ✨ Create a realistic sleep goal you can start right away 💙 Small changes. Lasting impact. Register now, comment 'SLEEP' and we'll send you the link! #DiabetesPrevention #SleepHealth #Prediabetes #HealthyHabits #LifestyleMedicine #DiabetesSisters

We're kicking off a new series focused on lifestyle support and diabetes prevention with our first session: 😴 More Than Beauty Sleep: Rest for Diabetes Prevention 📅 Monday, June 29 | ⏰ 6 PM ET Join Ashlyn Smith, PA-C, to learn how better sleep can support blood glucose, metabolic health, and diabetes prevention—and leave with practical tips you can start using right away. 💙 Small changes. Lasting impact. Start small. Start strong. Comment 'SLEEP' to register! #DiabetesPrevention #SleepHealth #Prediabetes #Wellness #HealthyHabits #DiabetesSisters

Meet Ashlyn Smith! We're excited to partner with Ashlyn Smith (@elm.pac), PA-C, DipACLM, BC-ADM, DFAAPA, founder of ELM Endocrinology and Lifestyle Medicine, for our upcoming Ask the Expert series focused on diabetes prevention and healthy lifestyle habits. 📅 Upcoming Events: 📱6/23 | Facebook Live at 6 PM ET Join us live to meet Ashlyn and learn about the 3 S's of diabetes prevention: sleep, stress, and social support. Bring your questions and join the conversation! 💤 6/29 | 6 PM ET Ask the Expert Session More Than Beauty Sleep: Rest for Diabetes Prevention Discover how quality sleep impacts your health, diabetes risk, and overall well-being—and walk away with practical tips you can start using right away. 💬 Comment below and we'll send you links to both events! Thank you to our sponsor @elilillyco for making this session possible. #DiabetesPrevention #Prediabetes #HealthyLifestyle #SleepHealth #WomensHealth #AskTheExpert #DiabetesSisters

Things that might require more insulin: running, public speaking, and lifting weights to name a few. Surprised? Diabetes doesn't always follow the rules. Needing more insulin isn't something to fight—it’s your body's way of telling you what it needs. Listening and responding is not failure. It's self-care. Finding peace with changing insulin needs can be one of the most empowering parts of the journey. 💜 #DiabetesSupport #DiabetesManagement #WomenWithDiabetes

If you live with diabetes, you've probably fielded your fair share of questions, comments, and well-meaning advice. From "Should you be eating that?" to "You don't look like you have diabetes," it can feel like everyone has an opinion. 😅 While those moments can be frustrating, they often come from people who care and simply don't understand what living with diabetes is really like. Having a few go-to responses can help you navigate those conversations with confidence and less stress. What's the most surprising, awkward, or frustrating comment you've received about your diabetes? Share it in the comments—we know you're not alone. #Diabetes #WomenWithDiabetes #DiabetesSupport #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes #GestationalDiabetes #LADA #MODY #DiabetesAwareness

Did you know that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been given a new name? Registered dietitian and PMOS expert Angela Grassi explains why experts are moving toward the term Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) and what this change means for women living with the condition. In this video, you'll learn: • Why the term "polycystic ovary syndrome" can be misleading • The connection between PMOS (formerly PCOS), insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes • How PMOS affects metabolic and endocrine health • Why the new name emphasizes the condition's broader health impacts • Lifestyle, nutrition, and treatment strategies that can help manage symptoms Understanding PMOS as a metabolic and endocrine condition—not just a reproductive condition—may help women receive earlier diagnosis, better support, and more comprehensive care. #PCOS #PMOS #InsulinResistance #Type2Diabetes #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #PCOSAwareness #MetabolicHealth #DiabetesPrevention

Many women considering GLP-1 medications worry about side effects—but what if there’s more to the story? According to Dr. Paula Diab, PhD, CDCES, diabetologist and weight management specialist, many side effects are often related to dosing and how quickly medications are increased. 💡 Key takeaway: Side effects are not a sign of weakness. Starting with a lower dose, increasing gradually, staying hydrated, eating smaller portions, and working closely with your healthcare team can help make these medications more manageable. Looking for more practical tips on healthy habits, weight management, and reducing your risk of diabetes complications? Comment below and we'll send you the link to our resource hub! #WomenWithDiabetes #GLP1 #WeightManagement #ObesityCare #DiabetesEducation #DiabetesSisters #CDCES #DiabetesSupport

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💜 We hear from women all the time that diabetes can feel heavy. Not just the blood glucose checks, medications, or appointments — but the invisible weight too. The mental math. The decision fatigue. The worrying. The feeling of always having to think about diabetes. If diabetes feels heavy right now, here are a few reminders for you. Give yourself the same grace you would give someone you love today. 💜 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WomenWithDiabetes #DiabetesMentalHealth #DiabetesDistress

Living with diabetes comes with a lot to carry—but having support can make all the difference. At DiabetesSisters, we’re building a community where women can feel seen, understood, supported, and empowered through every season of life with diabetes. Whether you’re looking for connection, education, encouragement, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone—you belong here. 💜

Your friend, mom, sister, coworker—she might look like she has it all together. But living with diabetes means carrying a constant, invisible weight. These are the things many women wish others understood. And if you’re feeling this too… there’s a place for you here 💛 Join our free community for real support and connection. #InvisibleIllness #DiabetesLife #WomensHealthMatters #FindYourCommunity

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