Dear Beta Change, Do you know that song from the Miss USA pageants (“You’re one in a million” by Bosson)? Well, that’s sure how I felt when I was diagnosed with insulin allergy on top of having type 1 diabetes. It’s a very rare condition, with only 0.1% of insulin-requiring people also living with an…
Read MoreIn this Minisode, Pei Yan catches up with Diabetes Educator, Shaina Hatchell, on her book “Shia Learns” that teaches kids about diabetes and getting to know the role of a diabetes educator. Check out the conversation below!
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In this global postcard, we hear from Ian who was diagnosed with diabetes when he was only two years old. Times has changed since then, and with that, diabetes management and technologies. Ian reflects on these changes and the big changes in his life that has brought him here. My name is Ian. I am…
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Annual reports are a great way for us to reflect on our achievements and the work that we’ve done. They are also a great way for you to learn more about who we are, what we stand for and what we do. Check out our past annual reports below!
Read MoreJoe Solowiejczyk joined host Fi Scott to discuss the impact of diabetes on the whole family. Joe wears many hats: he has lived with type 1 diabetes for 57 years, is a family therapist, author of The Type 1 Diabetes Guide To The Universe, and more!
Read MoreJoin Ashley as she chats with T’ara, program manager of Beyond Type 2. We discuss breaking myths, stigma barriers and pushing for a louder advocacy voice to support people with type 2 diabetes.
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We actually first met George many years ago through a global diabetes program. Fast forward to January 2019, we’re hanging out at the Medtronic Bakken Honoree Invitation event in Hawaii! During this time, we got to share many more stories and the we heard the amazing work that George has accomplished and continues to do…
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Diabetes plays a key role in oral health, especially with the health of our gums. Therefore with World Oral Health Day landing on March 20th, we caught up with our superstar friend who gets very passionate on the topic of diabetes and oral health, Daniel Vegh to see what he’s been up to. Hi all! My name…
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Written by Fiona Scott. Travelling to far away places, learning about new cultures, or relaxing in an exotic location are things many of us dream about, and for those of us who are lucky enough to do it, the key to a great vacation is planning. Travelling with type 1 diabetes involves a little more…
Read MoreIn this minisode, we spoke to one of our own, Fi, and her dad, Kevin, about preparing for travel with diabetes. Check out the minisode to hear about the off-road adventures Kevin took his family out on even after Fi’s diabetes diagnosis and how they prepared for their trips!
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