Donate
GETTING DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES SUCKS. WE'RE MAKING IT SUCK LESS.

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO THRIVING WITH DIABETES

Add your advice, share with your community.
hero-phone-and-drops-v2@2x

Download + Share the Beginner's Guides

Get the first Beginner's Guide, available for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, in English and Spanish. Share with anyone who needs them right now.

type-1-asset@2x-2
A Beginner's Guide to Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes
Download Type 1 English
type-2-asset@2x-1
A Beginner's Guide to Thriving with Type 2 Diabetes

Download Now:  Level One

A New Game for T1Ds

Our friends at Level Ex Games released a free mobile app designed to help anyone newly-navigating T1D build confidence, reduce stress, and understand the “why” behind every insulin dose and carb count. This visually intuitive game is intended to help learn diabetes management in minutes, not months.

 Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US-UK_RGB_blk_092917 Google_Play_Store_badge_EN 

Become a co-author of the upcoming Community Guide!

Whether it’s a piece of advice on managing diabetes day-to-day, coping strategies for tough moments, or tips for navigating healthcare systems, your insights can have a huge impact on others.

Tell us: when you think about the first few months after you were diagnosed, what was the piece of advice, resource or tool that helped you feel more confident with your diabetes? Or, what do you wish you knew?

Here's what others have shared:

  • "There is no reason to feel embarrassed or ashamed about having diabetes. It’s not something we chose. It chose us."
    Jessica F.
    Living with T1D since 1987
  • "Over-communicate with your healthcare team. I did and they were outstanding, supportive and connected me to additional voices and resources. They empowered me to share my journey with my friends and family, increasing my support network, which has been key to my health."
    Fil G.
    Living with T2D since 2014
  • "Network with the community—you will find people with similar experiences that can help you navigate the journey, provide support, inspiration and hope. The diabetes community is highly supportive."
    Alan K.
    Living with T1D since 2005
  • “Understand that there are going to be times when your blood sugar goes low, or too high, and you need to step back and get some help for it. And there’s nothing to be ashamed of in that.”
    Noah G.
    Living with T1D since 2000
Beyond Diagnosis is supported by the following sponsors:
lilly-logo@2x
dexcom-logo@2x
abbott-logo@2x