DiabetesSisters

05/27/2026

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. 💜

05/26/2026

For many women living with diabetes, conversations about weight can feel frustrating, exhausting, or filled with judgment. Weight bias can impact more than care — it can affect confidence, mental health, and the willingness to seek support.

Join us for Untangling Weight Bias and Diabetes Care with Megrette Fletcher, M.Ed., RDN, CDCES, as we discuss how weight bias shows up and ways to support more compassionate, person-centered diabetes care. 💜

🗓 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM EDT

Learn more + register: https://hubs.ly/Q04hPQdX0

05/19/2026

Finding time for movement during a busy season of motherhood can feel downright impossible. 💜

Between parenting, diabetes, work, appointments, and the constant mental load, movement can easily become “one more thing” on the to-do list.

But what if we flipped the script?

What if movement became less about pressure—and more about thanking our bodies for all they do for us each day. ✨

Join us tomorrow for our Motherhood and Diabetes Support Group:

🗓 Tuesday, May 19, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM EDT
Sign up here: https://hubs.ly/Q04h3lkF0

Connect with other women navigating pregnancy, parenting, diabetes, movement, and the everyday realities of motherhood in a space where you don’t have to explain yourself.

✨ Real conversations
✨ Peer support
✨ Encouragement from women who truly get it

05/18/2026

💜 Over the weekend, Hypertension Awareness Day was recognized — an important reminder that heart health and diabetes health go hand in hand.

Women living with diabetes face a higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, making heart-healthy habits especially important.

The latest American Heart Association guidance encourages:
✔️ More whole, minimally processed foods
✔️ More fiber-rich and plant-based meals
✔️ Less added sugar and sodium
✔️ Supportive habits that feel realistic and sustainable

📖 Read more tips on eating for heart health here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gYphz0

Learn how the 2026 American Heart Association guidelines can help women with diabetes support heart health and build sustainable habits.

05/15/2026

The power of sisterhood. 💛 Here’s what women shared about our Meetups — a reminder that connection truly changes everything.

Join an upcoming Meetup: https://hubs.ly/Q04gMD1R0

05/13/2026

May is Osteoporosis Prevention Month — and for women living with diabetes, bone health deserves more attention than it often gets. 💜

Women with diabetes face a higher risk of bone loss and fractures, making proactive bone health especially important at every stage of life.

🎥 Watch our webinar recording to learn more about osteoporosis, fracture risk, and practical ways to support lifelong bone health: https://hubs.ly/Q04gwDLk0

Watch this informative video on the essentials of bone health, tailored specifically forwomen living with diabetes. Featuring Dr. Karen Kemmis, this session will provide practical tips and expert insights to help you take proactive steps toward lifelong bone health.

05/10/2026

We see you ✨

To every mother and mother figure—biological, adoptive, step, chosen, or spiritual—we see the love you give, the strength you carry, and the care you offer, even on the hardest days.

To the women living with diabetes who are balancing their health, caring for others, managing the mental load, and showing up day after day—we see your resilience, your courage, and all the unseen work you do.

Whether you’re a mom yourself or someone who nurtures, supports, and cares for others in ways both big and small: we see you, we honor you, and we celebrate you today.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at DiabetesSisters 🤍

05/07/2026

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. 💜

Join our community: https://hubs.ly/Q04fQGzd0

05/07/2026

Weight bias can impact far more than feelings—it can affect trust, communication, and the quality of diabetes care women receive every day.

Join us for our upcoming Expert Series webinar, Untangling Weight Bias and Diabetes Care, with Megrette Fletcher, MEd, RDN, CDCES, on Wednesday, June 3rd at 12 PM EDT as we explore how stigma and bias show up in healthcare settings—and how more respectful, person-centered care can lead to better outcomes for women living with diabetes.

Together, we’ll discuss:
• How weight bias influences diabetes care and health outcomes
• Common sources of stigma in healthcare and everyday life
• Ways to support more compassionate, supportive conversations around diabetes and weight

This conversation is for anyone looking to better understand the lived experience of diabetes and help create more supportive care environments.

🩷 Register today and join the conversation: https://hubs.ly/Q04fLtkk0

05/05/2026

Movement doesn’t have to be intense to make an impact.

It doesn’t have to mean long workouts, gym memberships, or doing it “perfectly.”

Sometimes, it looks like:
• A short walk after a meal
• Stretching while watching TV
• Taking the stairs
• Dancing in your kitchen
• Standing up and moving between tasks

These small moments add up—supporting your blood glucose, lifting your mood, and helping you feel more connected to your body.

And just as important: movement can be a form of self-care, not punishment.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. What matters most is finding what feels realistic for you—and giving yourself permission to start small. Because small steps are still progress.

✨ If movement feels hard in this season of life, save this as a reminder. Come back to it on the days when motivation is low—you’re allowed to start small.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Join us for our May Meetups as we talk about simple, realistic ways to move more—together. https://hubs.ly/Q04fxQW-0

05/04/2026

Take time for you this spring 🌸

Our May calendar is here—filled with opportunities to pause, breathe, and connect with women who truly understand what living with diabetes feels like, day in and day out.
Whether you’re looking for support, real conversation, or just a space to feel less alone… this is for you.

✨ Real talk
✨ Shared experiences
✨ Small steps that make a big difference

Join us this month and find your people 💛

Because you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

👉 Explore the calendar + save your spot today. https://hubs.ly/Q04fgTZn0