DiabetesSisters

02/26/2026

West Coast women living with type 2 diabetes — this is for you.

We’re proud to introduce Coach Beverly and a brand new Type 2 Diabetes Support Group designed for real-life conversations about:

✔ Caregiving & self-care
✔ Medication frustrations
✔ Glucose confusion
✔ Emotional ups & downs

You deserve encouragement — not just instruction.

💙 Curious what your first meeting will feel like? Read more about Coach Beverly and what to expect before you join: https://hubs.ly/Q044LWnk0

Join a West Coast type 2 diabetes support group for women. Connect, learn, and feel understood. Register today with DiabetesSisters.

02/25/2026

🏅 Not all gold medals hang around your neck. Some happen quietly - before breakfast, in the middle of a busy workday, or when you choose to try again.

Checking your glucose. Taking your medication. Going for that walk. Asking for support. Those are gold-medal moments.

And remember - your numbers are information, not judgment. Gold isn’t perfection. It’s persistence. 🥇

Ready to train with a team that truly gets it? Join a DiabetesSisters Meetup and surround yourself with supportive women.

02/24/2026

GLP-1s are everywhere right now—and the guidelines are evolving just as fast. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone.

Join us on Wednesday, March 4 at 12 PM (EST) for Obesity Care Today: Making Sense of New Guidelines and GLP-1 Options with Dr. Paula Diab, PhD, CDCES. Gain clarity on new obesity guidelines, the role of GLP-1 therapies, and how to navigate informed, patient-centered conversations with confidence.

👉 Register now and feel more knowledgeable about the future of obesity care: https://hubs.ly/Q044rF0f0

02/23/2026

This week at DiabetesSisters 💙 Take time for you and invest in your health with support that truly understands your journey. Even one hour can shift your confidence and momentum.

2/24 at 7PM EST: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes — practical tips for prediabetes & risk reduction.
2/24 at 6PM PST (9PM EST): Preventing Type 2 Diabetes — practical tips for prediabetes & risk reduction. (West Coast)
2/26 at 7PM EST: Emotional Eating & Diabetes Workshop — explore the “why” behind eating & build coping tools.

👉 Register now and claim time for you this week. https://hubs.ly/Q044bBqB0

02/20/2026

We asked our community what they wish people better understood about living with diabetes as a woman. 💙

Here’s what they shared.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, frustrated, or unseen in your journey—you’re not alone. We see you.

At DiabetesSisters, we’re here to help you feel understood, supported, and connected to women who truly get it.

💬 Which one resonated with you most?

02/19/2026

How many times have you left an appointment feeling judged instead of supported?

When you live with diabetes, weight stigma can feel like a second diagnosis, layered with shame, assumptions, and silence.

If you’ve ever felt:
• dismissed
• blamed
• reduced to a number on a scale

You are not alone. And you are not the problem.

Stigma is.

We’re starting the conversation — because women deserve diabetes care rooted in belonging, compassion, and partnership.

👉 Follow us for more supportive, judgment-free diabetes content.

02/18/2026

Emotional eating isn’t about willpower — it’s about coping.

If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for food when you’re not physically hungry, you’re not alone. 💙 And there are compassionate, practical steps you can take to better understand your “why.”

✨ Read the full article to explore tips like pausing, identifying your values, and starting gently with self-reflection:

Explore emotional eating and diabetes through self-reflection, compassion, and practical strategies when eating.

02/16/2026

La enfermedad cardiovascular se manifiesta diferente en mujeres con diabetes, y las señales no siempre son evidentes.
Fatiga extrema, falta de aire, náuseas, dolor en la espalda o mandíbula… e incluso ningún síntoma claro.

La buena noticia: la prevención es poder. 💪

El movimiento, una alimentación saludable, el cuidado de la microbiota y hablar con tu equipo de salud pueden reducir significativamente tu riesgo.

Tu corazón importa. Tu salud importa. Tú importas.

Lee el blog completo y compártelo con otra mujer que viva con diabetes.

La salud cardiovascular en mujeres con diabetes requiere atención especial. Conoce riesgos, síntomas y cómo proteger tu corazón hoy.

02/13/2026

You are never walking this road alone. 💛

At DiabetesSisters, women come together to share the real, unfiltered parts of life with diabetes - the hard days, the small wins, the questions no one else quite understands. And in that space, something powerful happens: isolation turns into connection, and fear softens into strength.

If you’ve ever felt like no one truly gets it, we’re here to remind you - there is a circle of women who do. We see you. We support you. And we’re walking beside you, every step of the way

02/12/2026

❤️ It’s American Heart Month. Did you know and heart health are closely connected—especially for women?

Living with diabetes can increase the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, and symptoms in women are often more subtle and easier to miss. Understanding this connection empowers you to take small, meaningful steps toward prevention and long-term health.

Read the full article to learn why heart health matters, what to watch for, and how to support your heart at every stage of your diabetes journey.

Women with diabetes face higher heart disease risk. Learn the signs, know your numbers, and take practical steps to protect your heart health.

02/10/2026

GLP-1s are everywhere, and the conversation is changing fast. Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone.

Join us for an upcoming webinar: Obesity Care Today: Making Sense of New Guidelines and GLP-1 Options
🗓 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM (ET)

Led by Dr. Diab, a diabetologist and weight management specialist who runs a multidisciplinary practice focused on and care.

This practical, evidence-based webinar breaks down newly released obesity guidelines, clarifies where GLP-1 therapies fit, and explores benefits, limitations, and ongoing debates—so you can support informed, patient-centered conversations.

👉 Walk away with the knowledge and confidence to better understand GLP-1s and current obesity care guidance. RSVP today: https://hubs.ly/Q042tZ2K0