Life Beyond Diabetes

Life Beyond Diabetes Educate. Empower. Thrive. Support those living with diabetes especially in underrepresented communities in the UK

When we think about peace, we often think about the big things happening around us. But peace can also be found in the s...
21/09/2026

When we think about peace, we often think about the big things happening around us. But peace can also be found in the smaller things: feeling safe enough to ask for help, being listened to without judgement, having people around who understand, and knowing you do not have to navigate difficult moments alone.

Today, on International Day of Peace, we are thinking about the kind of communities we want to help create: communities where people look out for each other, where differences do not stop us from connecting, and where everyone has room to feel supported.

A little more understanding, kindness and support can go a long way.

Taking care of your health matters, but so does everything else that makes life yours. Your work, your family, your frie...
20/09/2026

Taking care of your health matters, but so does everything else that makes life yours. Your work, your family, your friendships, your plans, your rest and the things that bring you joy.

Managing your health should support the life you want to live, not make you feel like you have to put that life on hold.

A reminder for today: "you can take your health seriously and still make room for life."

One year of Life Beyond Diabetes❤️When I thought about celebrating our first anniversary, I knew I didn’t just want to m...
14/09/2026

One year of Life Beyond Diabetes❤️

When I thought about celebrating our first anniversary, I knew I didn’t just want to mark one year of Life Beyond Diabetes. I wanted to bring together the people who have been part of this journey from the very beginning, our incredible volunteers.

So, we came together to reflect on the past year, celebrate how far we’ve come, have some fun, share ideas and, most importantly, dream and brainstorm about the years ahead.

We also made commitments to ourselves and to this community. And we’re not wasting any time getting started! Today marks the beginning of our challenge, 5,000 steps every day. Our volunteers are already showing up and getting their steps in, and I couldn’t be more excited to see where this takes us.

This gathering was such a beautiful reflection of who we are as a community; passionate, committed, supportive, full of ideas and, of course, always ready to have a good time!

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has believed in the vision, shown up, volunteered, supported and walked alongside us this past year.

And if you’d like to be part of the Life Beyond Diabetes community, send us a DM. We’d love to have you with us💙

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About a year ago, God gave me a vision for Life Beyond Diabetes and blessed me with an incredible team and community to ...
13/09/2026

About a year ago, God gave me a vision for Life Beyond Diabetes and blessed me with an incredible team and community to bring it to life.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, prayed, and contributed along the way, whether near or far. I'm deeply grateful for each of you and all we've achieved together. Here's to Year 2 and everything God has in store!

1 year ago, Life Beyond Diabetes started with a simple belief: that people living with diabetes, especially those in und...
13/09/2026

1 year ago, Life Beyond Diabetes started with a simple belief: that people living with diabetes, especially those in underrepresented African and Caribbean communities, deserve better support, better conversations and access to information that reflects their realities.

Today, Life Beyond Diabetes is 1 🎉

Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged and been part of our journey so far. Here’s to year one, and to everything still ahead.

Community isn’t always showing up to every event, replying to every message or being around all the time. Sometimes, it’...
12/09/2026

Community isn’t always showing up to every event, replying to every message or being around all the time. Sometimes, it’s simply knowing there’s a place you can come back to when you need it. A place where you can ask questions, learn something new, share what you’re going through, or just know you’re not navigating everything alone.

That’s the kind of community we want to build at Life Beyond Diabetes. One that makes space for people at different stages, in different circumstances and with different experiences.

Community isn’t about always being present. It’s about knowing you belong.

1 in 3 people living with diabetes may also be living with depression.That means behind the millions of people managing ...
10/09/2026

1 in 3 people living with diabetes may also be living with depression.

That means behind the millions of people managing diabetes every day, many are also carrying an emotional burden that may not be visible.

The constant decisions, fear of complications, changes to daily life and pressure of managing a long-term condition can affect how someone feels about themselves and their future. Sometimes, the person who needs support most may be the one who looks like they’re coping.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, let’s make mental health part of the diabetes conversation. Ask the extra question. Notice the changes. Listen when someone says they’re not okay.

Diabetes awareness isn’t only about knowing your numbers. It’s also about making sure people don’t feel alone behind them.

For people and families living with diabetes, knowing what a diagnosis means, understanding medication instructions, rec...
08/09/2026

For people and families living with diabetes, knowing what a diagnosis means, understanding medication instructions, recognising warning signs, and feeling confident enough to ask questions are all part of diabetes literacy.

This World Literacy Day, we’re reminded that access to clear, understandable health information matters. Everyone deserves the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their health.

Diabetes care is not just about having information. It’s about understanding it.

There’s a difference between living with diabetes and feeling like you have to live around it.Diabetes can ask a lot of ...
06/09/2026

There’s a difference between living with diabetes and feeling like you have to live around it.

Diabetes can ask a lot of you. The checking, the medication, the food decisions, the planning, the constant awareness of what your body is doing. It can be exhausting to have something that needs your attention so often.

But you are still more than the things you have to manage.
You can sit with people you love and have a conversation that has nothing to do with diabetes. You can get excited about work, make plans, laugh with friends, pursue something you’ve always wanted to do, or simply enjoy a moment without thinking about your blood sugar.

And if that feels difficult sometimes, that’s okay too. You don’t have to pretend diabetes isn’t hard to make space for the rest of your life.

At Life Beyond Diabetes, we believe you deserve support that sees the person living with diabetes, not just the diabetes.

What’s something that helps you feel like yourself, especially when diabetes has been taking up a lot of space?

Charity is not only about giving. It is also about creating access, building support, and making sure people do not have...
05/09/2026

Charity is not only about giving. It is also about creating access, building support, and making sure people do not have to navigate difficult experiences without the right resources.

At Life Beyond Diabetes, this is at the heart of what we do. Through education, community and support, we work to make living with diabetes a little less isolating and help people access information that can make a difference in everyday life.

This International Charity Day, we’re celebrating the people, organisations and communities that choose to use what they have to make life better for others.

Because meaningful change often starts with simply making sure someone has the support they need.

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