DBH org

Call: 1 (425) 985-3635, info@diabulimiahelpline.org, www.DBH.org

If you suspect that you or a friend may have diabulimia please contact us at info@diabulimiahelpline.org , call our toll-free helpline (425) 985-3635 or visit our website at http://diabulimiahelpline.org/

'Diabulimia' is the media term coined to describe purposefully manipulating or withholding insulin in order to lose weight. Diabulimia Helpline is the worlds first non profit organization dedicated to the recognition and prevention of this lethal disease! Studies show that Type 1 diabetics are two and a half times more likely to develop an eating disorder than other women. And Research suggests that over 40 percent of diabetic women between the ages of 15 and 30 manipulate or omit their insulin in order to lose weight. Diabetes and eating disorders are both complex, dangerous diseases when they occur separately; when the conditions exist in the same person, the results can be devastating.

11/09/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month 💙
With so many amazing events happening across the country, it can be tough to find the right one to celebrate with your community — so we made it easy! 🗓️

Check out our calendar featuring in-person && virtual events from organizations nationwide.
✨ Bonus: November 15 is packed with activities — we’ve made a special calendar just for that day!

Remember, community is one of the key pillars of mental health. 💫
If we missed an event or activity, let us know so we can add it!

10/19/2025

Recovery isn’t about perfect blood sugars or flawless mental health days — it’s about meeting yourself with compassion, even when things feel messy. Healing happens in the space between effort && grace. 🌤
💚💙💜

09/23/2025

A REAL problem for people with any type of diabetes.
Go to weightstigmaawarenessweek.com for more information.

09/19/2025

September 15–October 15 marks Hispanic && Latin American Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and histories that have profoundly shaped our world and our communities here in the U.S.

The terms “Hispanic” and “Latin American” encompass a rich diversity of identities, histories, and traditions. Each community brings its own experiences, culture, and perspectives—all of which enrich our collective story and deserve to be honored in their individuality.

At DBH, we also recognize and celebrate the Hispanic && Latin American leaders who are making an impact in diabetes and mental health. From advocacy to research, from community care to lived experience, these voices are breaking barriers, sparking conversations, and ensuring that culturally-informed care is at the heart of treatment.

✨ This commitment comes to life through the remarkable leadership of advocates, researchers, and community voices who are creating lasting impact in diabetes and mental health. A few of the many we’re proud to recognize include…

Lorena Alarcon-Casas Wright, MD, An endocrinologist and Clinical Director of the LatinX Diabetes Clinic at UW whose work centers on culturally appropriate diabetes care for Latinx communities.

Julie Zuñiga, PhD, RN, FAAN, Her research focuses on preventing type 2 diabetes and improving health outcomes specifically in Hispanic populations.

Jane L. Delgado, PhD. President & CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. A psychologist & advocate working broadly across physical & mental health, including projects around depression, diabetes, and health equity.

Dior Vargas, A Latina mental health activist tackling stigma, especially mental illness in people of color. Her approach includes community-building, and culturally responsive mental health resources.

Ricardo Felipe Muñoz, PhD, A psychologist whose research focuses heavily on depression prevention, especially among Latino populations, and making behavioral health interventions more accessible to Spanish-speaking communities.

We honor the strength, resilience, and leadership of the Hispanic && Latin American community in shaping the future of diabetes and mental health. 💙💚

09/14/2025

Recovery is not about perfection — it’s about resilience. Every stumble, every restart, every brave choice to rise again is worth honoring. 💙
💜
💙
💚

07/07/2025

🎉 We’re teaming up with The Sole Survivors—the comic book about kids with chronic health conditions, created by former NBA player Gary Forbes—at this year’s Children with Diabetes Friends for Life Conference! 🎉

We’re giving away 100 Sole Survivors coloring books—a fun, creative spin-off of the original series—each paired with a set of colored pencils to bring the pages to life! ✏️🎨

👋 Stop by our booth on Thursday for a special visit from Gary Forbes—one of only three people to ever play in the NBA with type 1 diabetes. He’ll be hanging out, chatting with kids, and signing coloring books! The giveaway kicks off during his visit (exact time coming soon) and runs until all 100 are gone.

📚 Curious about the full Sole Survivors comic trilogy? We’ll have the complete set on display at our booth—and one lucky winner will take it home! To enter the raffle, adults or caregivers can drop their contact info. (Grown-ups only, please!) The drawing will happen at the end of the conference.

Come meet a real-life superhero, color your own, and connect with a community that gets it. 💙

06/27/2025

Living with diabetes already means navigating a complex physical and emotional landscape. For LGBTQ+ individuals, the added stress of discrimination, stigma, or isolation can deeply impact mental health. Whether it’s facing healthcare bias, hiding your identity, or simply trying to find a community that gets it, the weight can be heavy.

For those who live at the intersection of chronic illness and LGBTQ+ identity, the experience can feel especially isolating. Managing something as relentless as diabetes while also navigating the weight of being misunderstood, excluded, or unseen for who you are—it’s a lot. These challenges don’t just stack up, they can blur together, making it hard to know where one struggle ends and another begins. And yet, so many continue to show up every day—with strength, creativity, and quiet resilience.

But there’s hope. You are not alone. There are many communities, resources, and organizations fighting for visibility, safety, and mental wellness for the LGBTQIA+—every single day. Slide 2-5 has mental health resources for the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S., Canada. Latin America, Europe and Australia.

🌈This PRIDE Month—and every month—we honor the beautiful resilience at the intersection of chronic illness and LGBTQ+ identity. We see you. We support you. And we will continue to fight for a world where every body and every identity is safe, supported, and celebrated.

Thank you to the wonderful content creators who made these amazing graphics!!
Slide 6:
Slide 8:
Slide 9:
Slide 10:
Slide 11:
Slide 12:
Slide 13:
Slide 14:

06/20/2025

Today, we honor Juneteenth — the day in 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, marking the effective end of slavery in the U.S.

Freedom to live is freedom to heal.
Freedom to heal is freedom to thrive.
Freedom to thrive is freedom to grow.

Juneteenth is not just a celebration — it’s part of a collective healing process. It’s a moment to acknowledge the deep generational trauma caused by 250 years of slavery and its lasting impact on Black mental health.

Healing is layered, and it starts with recognition, education, and community care.

Today, celebrate by:
🖤 Learning about the history of slavery in America
🖤 Supporting Black-owned businesses
🖤 Donating to mutual aid for Black communities

Thank you to the brilliant black creators for the educational && inspirational graphics/art
Slide 2: .band
Slide 3:
Slide 4:

05/14/2025

We got the first pictures back from && we are in love! The sense of community, shared camaraderie & instant friendship that was pervasive throughout the weekend is evident in the pics!
💙
Thank you so much to , our amazing T1D photographer who captured the essence of the event so beautifully!

05/11/2025

To the mothers who count carbs before kisses, and check blood sugars before bedtime stories...

Happy Mother’s Day to the warrior moms raising children with Type 1 diabetes—the ones who wake to CGM alarms instead of crying babies, who’ve mastered insulin ratios and school lunch carb counts, who’ve learned to juggle the deep worry and deeper love that come with this diagnosis. You aren’t just managing diabetes—you’re nurturing resilience, independence, and life itself.

To the mothers with Type 1 diabetes themselves: your strength is a quiet force of nature. You manage your own highs and lows while caring for little ones, often without pause or praise. You live bravely, love fiercely, and show your children how powerful it is to persevere.

You are mothers who love so fiercely, you carry both fear and strength in the same breath.
Mothers who quietly shoulder the invisible weight of chronic illness management, day in and day out.
Mothers who are the reason so many children with Type 1 feel safe, seen, and strong.

And it often starts with you—the one who notices something isn’t right. A child more tired, more thirsty. A gut feeling that says, “Call the doctor.” From that moment on, you become more than “mom”—you become nurse, advocate, researcher, comforter, and protector. And through every blood sugar check, insulin dose, and sleepless night, you keep showing up.

No, you don’t wear a cape—but you carry something stronger:
Love. Grit. And the kind of courage that moves mountains.

Today, we see you. We celebrate you. We thank you.
You are the heart of this community.
💙 Happy Mother’s Day. 💐

05/11/2025

To the mothers who count carbs before kisses, and check blood sugars before bedtime stories...

Happy Mother’s Day to the warrior moms raising children with Type 1 diabetes—the ones who wake to CGM alarms instead of crying babies, who’ve mastered insulin ratios and school lunch carb counts, who’ve learned to juggle the deep worry and deeper love that come with this diagnosis. You aren’t just managing diabetes—you’re nurturing resilience, independence, and life itself.

To the mothers with Type 1 diabetes themselves: your strength is a quiet force of nature. You manage your own highs and lows while caring for little ones, often without pause or praise. You live bravely, love fiercely, and show your children how powerful it is to persevere.

You are mothers who love so fiercely, you carry both fear and strength in the same breath.

Mothers who quietly shoulder the invisible weight of chronic illness management, day in and day out.
Mothers who are the reason so many children with Type 1 feel safe, seen, and strong.

And it often starts with you—the one who notices something isn’t right. From that moment on, you become more than “mom”—you become nurse, advocate, researcher, comforter, and protector. And through every blood sugar check, insulin dose, and sleepless night, you keep showing up.

No, you don’t wear a cape—but you carry something stronger:
Love. Grit. And the kind of courage that moves mountains.

Today, we see you. We celebrate you. We thank you.
You are the heart of this community.
💙 Happy Mother’s Day. 💐

04/30/2025

We are so excited to present the Bias and Barriers: Transforming Healthcare for BIPOC communities panel. The amazing .mussa will be hosting this event with panelists , , and !! Come check out this fabulous panel at the conference this upcoming weekend by registering at the link in our bio. If you can’t afford the registration fee please DM us about scholarship opportunities!

Address

Seattle, WA
98012

Website

https://www.DBH.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when DBH org posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to DBH org:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Seattle?

11/09/2025

10/19/2025

09/23/2025

09/19/2025

09/14/2025

07/07/2025

06/27/2025

06/20/2025

05/14/2025

05/11/2025

05/11/2025

04/30/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share