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Beyond Type 2 @BeyondType2

Community, resources, and inspiration for everyone living with type 2 diabetes. Live your best life today. (Follow @beyondtype2esp for tweets en español.)

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Beyond Type 2@BeyondType2
25 Dec 2022
If you or someone you know is struggling to access or afford insulin, please share this resource. getinsulin.org/

Get Insulin | Beyond Type 1

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

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Your mental health is just as important as your physical health when you have diabetes.
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It's time we stop letting weight be the main indicator of healthiness. That's what the Health at Every Size Movement is here to accomplish.
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Say it with me: "using insulin for t2d is NOT a failure!!!!!" Heather explains how taking insulin helped her manage her type 2 diabetes and her overall health.
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Like many people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Fabian was unaware of the complications that often come along with diabetes. Read his story here.
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Myth-busting time: People with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes CAN get low blood sugar, too!
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Our diabetes-related complications don't only affect us, they affect our families too.
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Low blood sugar is no joke, especially when you live alone.
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Unfortunately, diabetes is one of the more expensive diseases to manage. Here are some helpful Patient Assistance Programs to help you afford your medication.
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If you've wondered how different diabetes medications might affect your weight, we've got you!
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Our furry friends aren't just good for moral support, sometimes they can also help in a medical emergency
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Stigma around type 2 diabetes often involves the complications that can arise along with the disease. It's time to change the narrative around diabetes complications.
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Walking is an amazing way to exercise for people with diabetes! It helps with weight management, as well as blood sugar control and circulation!
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A diaversary is a time for self-reflection and healing, but diabetes doesn't always have to be a lesson!
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We all know that diabetes management is expensive so we made a list of ways that you can save on your supplies hubs.la/Q03kmzbh0

Tips for Managing Diabetes Without Health Insurance | Beyond Type 1

Millions of Americans with chronic illnesses like diabetes lack health insurance. Explore Medicaid, family plans, COBRA, and assistance programs for coverage.

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Some diseases affect groups of people disproportionately. See how diabetes affects native people. hubs.la/Q03kmpP70

How Diabetes Impacts Native American Indians and Alaska Natives | Beyond Type 1

Learn about the impact of diabetes on American Indian/Alaska Native communities and join efforts to improve health equity and care.

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CGMs are useful for more than just checking your blood sugar. They can also make exercise easier (at least where your glucose is concerned 😂) hubs.la/Q03kmmGB0

CGMs and Exercise: Simplifying Diabetes Management | Beyond Type 1

CGMs and exercise. Learn about real-time tracking to optimize workouts, prevent glucose swings and improve recovery.

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If you're newly diagnosed and looking for a 101 on blood sugar testing, look no further! We got you! 🩸 hubs.la/Q03jppks0
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Do you know the link between basal insulin and fasting plasma glucose? Now you will hubs.la/Q03kmhrS0

What is the Connection Between Basal Insulin and Fasting Plasma Glucose? | Beyond Type 1

Effectively manage diabetes with basal insulin for stable blood sugar and fasting-plasma-glucose monitoring. Learn key strategies!

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If you often have after-meal blood sugar spikes, you aren't alone (trust us 🙄). Here are some ways to manage those spikes with insulin. hubs.la/Q03kmhl50

Five Ways to Manage After-Meal Blood-Sugar Spikes with Fast-Acting Insulin | Beyond Type 1

Discover 5 strategies to manage after-meal blood sugar spikes with fast-acting insulin. Learn tips on timing, dosing, and lifestyle adjustments.

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Sequel and Senseonics are teaming up for diabetes management! This means combining the twiist system with Senseonics' CGM to create an Automated Insulin Delivery system! hubs.la/Q03kmgvx0

Sequel and Senseonics Join Forces to Enhance Diabetes Management | Beyond Type 1

​​Sequel’s twiist AID System now integrates with Senseonics’ Eversense 365 CGM, offering year-long implantable CGM for flexible diabetes care.

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