DiabetesSisters

04/20/2026

Proud to see members of the DiabetesSisters community advocating on Capitol Hill at the 2026 ADA Call to Congress.

From protecting research funding to improving insulin affordability and expanding access to care, these conversations are critical to shaping the future of diabetes care.

Lived experience is powerful—and essential in driving meaningful policy change.

🔗 Read the full article from member and host leader, Marta Dospiva Legan, and and learn how to get involved:

Advocates unite at ADA Call to Congress 2026 to share stories, push for insulin affordability and better diabetes care access.

04/15/2026

So much of care is about staying informed—but let’s be honest, guidelines can feel overwhelming.

That’s why we’re breaking down the 2026 ADA Standards of Care updates into real, understandable takeaways with Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP, BC-ADM, CDCES.

💬 From type 1 staging to heart and kidney health, this is the information that helps you feel more confident in your care. Watch the full playlist on our YouTube channel. https://hubs.ly/Q04c6GDP0

04/10/2026

Managing diabetes isn’t just a condition—it’s a constant, full-time responsibility. And for women balancing work, family, and everything in between, it can feel like there’s never a break.

Here are 4 prompts to use in ChatGPT that can help simplify your day: from meal planning and workouts to emotional check-ins and advocacy tools.

Have you used ChatGPT to simplify life with diabetes? Tell us how it’s helped you take something off your plate. 💬👇

04/08/2026

If today feels heavy, pause for a moment. You’re doing your best, and that is enough.

Managing diabetes alongside work, family, and everything else life brings can feel like a lot. Especially for women, who are often carrying so much for everyone around them.

On the hard days, come back to this:
You are strong.
You are capable.
You are not alone.

Save these affirmations for when you need a reminder. And if you’re looking for support, we’re here for you.

04/08/2026

Stress and anxiety don’t just affect how you feel—they can raise blood glucose and add to the daily mental load of managing diabetes as a woman.

Between hormones, relationships, caregiving, and everything else on your plate, it can feel like a lot. And if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone.

Understanding this connection is a powerful step toward feeling more in control. Read the full post to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04b1mGm0

Can stress or anxiety raise blood sugar levels? Learn how stress hormones affect glucose and discover strategies to support your health.

04/02/2026

Your numbers tell a story—but they should empower you, not confuse you. 💙

In this clip from our ADA Standards series, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, break down how diabetes classification has evolved—including new insights into staged type 1 diabetes and LADA.

Because today, diabetes care isn’t one-size-fits-all—and your data deserves context, clarity, and compassion.

✨ This is just one of many topics we cover, including:
• What’s new in the 2026 ADA Standards
• How to understand A1C, time in range, and other key measures
• The impact of life stages like pregnancy and aging
• Why shared decision-making matters

Remember: your blood glucose values are data—not judgment.

🎥 Watch the full episode:
https://hubs.ly/Q049mqYJ0

04/01/2026

Living with diabetes is more than what people see.

It’s the constant decisions, the emotional weight, and the moments where I’ve felt completely alone.

But when I connected with other women who understand… everything shifted.

💙 I felt seen
💙 I felt supported
💙 I felt less alone

If you’ve felt this too, you’re not the only one.

💬 That’s exactly why we created our Diabetes Meetups—a space to talk openly, be understood, and connect with women who truly get it.

👉 Join an upcoming DiabetesSisters Healthy Coping Meetup and find the support you deserve. https://hubs.ly/Q049kGrT0

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

New week, new opportunities to feel supported 💙

Wherever you are in your journey, there’s a space for you to connect, learn, and feel understood.

This week at DiabetesSisters:

• Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Tips & Strategies with Robin Nwankwo, MPH, RDN, CDCES
• West Coast: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes with Becky Sulik, RDN, CDCES, LD
• Healthy Coping Skills Meetup with Marta Dospiva Legan
• Healthy Coping Skills Meetup with Alyssa Chapman

From reducing risk to navigating the emotional side of diabetes, these conversations are here to support you—wherever you are.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

💗 Join us this week—there’s a seat for you. https://hubs.ly/Q048plzD0

03/27/2026

Let’s be real…
Most diabetes guidelines are written for clinicians.

But YOU are the one living with diabetes every single day. 💙

So we did something about it 👇

We created a brand-new YouTube series that breaks down the 2026 Standards of Care from the American Diabetes Association into real-life, easy-to-understand insights for women.

👩‍⚕️ Featuring diabetes experts Diana Isaacs & Natalie Bellini

💡 Inside the series:
• What’s new—and why it actually matters to you
• How diabetes care shows up across life stages
• Treatment options, tech, and whole-person care
• Real ways to turn guidance into everyday decisions

Because let’s be honest—
👉 You don’t need more information
👉 You need information that makes sense for your life

💙 At DiabetesSisters, we’re here to help you feel confident, supported, and never alone on this journey.

🎥 Watch the full series: https://hubs.ly/Q048CVqh0

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03/26/2026

Ever yelled at your CGM? You’re not the only one.

This honest story is a reminder that it’s okay to pause, reset, and give yourself grace.

💙 Read more and feel understood.

Why does diabetes feel so hard some days? Learn what’s behind the frustration, CGM overwhelm, and how to reset with support and self love.

03/25/2026

Our recent community survey revealed something important:

• 50%+ say diabetes impacts their relationships
• 1 in 5 don’t have supportive friends
• Nearly 80% say support is best from someone who understands diabetes

That’s why community matters.

Because when you connect with women who get it, it changes everything.

💙 Join DiabetesSisters and find support that feels different.