DiabetesSisters

DiabetesSisters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and quality of life of women with diabetes, and to advocate on their behalf.

đź’™ Early answers can make all the difference. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) screening helps you understand risk, take action, and...
09/10/2025

đź’™ Early answers can make all the difference. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) screening helps you understand risk, take action, and feel more prepared for the future.

Happening this weekend:
How Type 1 Diabetes Screening Works: What to Expect
đź“… Saturday, September 13th, 2025 | đź•› 12:00 PM (EDT)

Discover what T1D screening involves, how results are interpreted, and what it’s like to go through the process—blending expert guidance with lived experience.

👉 Don’t wait—register today. https://hubs.ly/Q03GnVpX0

09/09/2025

In this video, psychiatrist Dr. Jude Johnson shares powerful mental health insights around Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) screening. Fear is a natural emotion—but it doesn’t have to define your journey.

Want to learn more about Type 1 Diabetes screening? Explore our resources or connect with us at an upcoming event: https://hubs.ly/Q03HrF-b0

Motherhood doesn’t come with a pause button—and neither does diabetes. From shifting hormones to busy family schedules, ...
09/09/2025

Motherhood doesn’t come with a pause button—and neither does diabetes. From shifting hormones to busy family schedules, the juggling act can take a real toll on diabetes management.

This month, join Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, along with hosts Lindsay Cohen and CJ Walker, for a supportive conversation on how hormones, stress, and daily routines impact blood glucose—and what you can do to manage it with confidence.

đź“… Tuesday, September 16, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM (EDT)
📍 Online – Free to Join

👉 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03HrHXx0

09/08/2025

We just wrapped up our first week of September Meetups—and the feedback from our members has been incredible!✨

There’s still time to join us for meetups this month!

📅 General Meetups (Technology Focus): 9/8–9/13
đź“… General Meetups (In Spanish): 9/8
đź“… Motherhood Meetup: 9/16
đź“… Gestational Diabetes Meetup: 9/25

👉Join us and discover the power of shared experiences. Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q03HdZh80

Inhaled insulin works differently—it acts fast, giving you more flexibility with food choices and timing. That means car...
09/07/2025

Inhaled insulin works differently—it acts fast, giving you more flexibility with food choices and timing. That means carbs without the stress, adjusting without guilt, and eating with intention.

✨ Learn when to eat, what to eat, and how to live with confidence while managing diabetes your way.

👉 Visit our Inhaled Insulin Resource Hub to explore more tips and tools to support your journey.https://hubs.ly/Q03HdDZF0

Feeling overwhelmed juggling diabetes and daily life? ChatGPT can help ease the mental load—from meals to mindset. 💬💡 Tr...
09/07/2025

Feeling overwhelmed juggling diabetes and daily life? ChatGPT can help ease the mental load—from meals to mindset. 💬💡 Try these 4 simple prompts to make life a little easier: https://hubs.ly/Q03zd3520

Discover how ChatGPT can support women with diabetes in everyday tasks—from meal planning and fitness to emotional well-being and advocacy. Try these 4 simple prompts to lighten your mental load and take control of your health as a diabetic.

✨ Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting your health and your family’s future. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) screening c...
09/05/2025

✨ Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting your health and your family’s future. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) screening can help you take action early.

Sign up for our next T1D screening event:
How Type 1 Diabetes Screening Works: What to Expect
đź“… Saturday, September 13th, 2025 | đź•› 12:00 PM (EDT)

We’ll walk you through the process step by step—from how and where to get tested to what results mean—pairing medical guidance with real-life experience.

Register today for both expert insight and lived perspective to guide your choices: https://hubs.ly/Q03GnRPZ0

💜 Facing gestational diabetes can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this video, Jen Stanton shares...
09/04/2025

💜 Facing gestational diabetes can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this video, Jen Stanton shares how she wished she had found DiabetesSisters during her pregnancy. Today, our Gestational Diabetes Meetups provide the support, answers, and encouragement every woman deserves.

✨ Hear Jen’s story and join her at an upcoming meetup to connect with others who understand: https://hubs.ly/Q03GYdg20

Facing gestational diabetes alone can feel overwhelming and isolating. In this video, one woman shares how she wished she had found DiabetesSisters during he...

Meet Kimberly Belz, a mom, physical therapist, and advocate for early type 1 diabetes screening.Her daughters, Anna and ...
09/04/2025

Meet Kimberly Belz, a mom, physical therapist, and advocate for early type 1 diabetes screening.

Her daughters, Anna and Ellie, are navigating T1D at different stages. Thanks to early screening and access to a prescription medication that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes, Ellie received the gift of more time before insulin dependency.
Read Kimberly’s inspiring journey of resilience, research, and hope.

👉https://hubs.ly/Q03GWlQ20

Discover Kimberly Belz’s story as a mother of two daughters at different stages of type 1 diabetes. From screening and early detection to groundbreaking Tzield infusions, Kimberly shares how her family found hope, resilience, and the gift of time.

📆8 de septiembre | 7:00 PM E La tecnología para la diabetes avanza rápido. Únete a esta sesión para: ✅Compartir experien...
09/03/2025

📆8 de septiembre | 7:00 PM E

La tecnología para la diabetes avanza rápido. Únete a esta sesión para:
âś…Compartir experiencias con CGMs, bombas de insulina, plumas y apps
✅Descubrir qué funciona (y qué no) en la vida diaria
✅Llevarte estrategias prácticas para aprovechar la tecnología

¡Abierto a todas las mujeres con diabetes.

Exciting news! Our very own Shelby Kinnaird, National Program Lead, and Karen Graffeo, Program Manager & Content Special...
09/03/2025

Exciting news! Our very own Shelby Kinnaird, National Program Lead, and Karen Graffeo, Program Manager & Content Specialist, are featured in the Fall 2025 edition of Diabetes Self-Management magazine.

The article highlights the power of peer support and the welcoming community that DiabetesSisters provides for women living with diabetes.

We’re so proud to see Shelby and Karen—and the mission of DiabetesSisters—recognized in this way!

Pick up the latest print issue of Diabetes Self-Management to read more, or stay tuned—we’ll share the online link as soon as it’s available this fall.

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618 N Boylan Avenue, Suite 826
Raleigh, NC
27603

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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