Ever wish you could flip the script (and maybe the bird) on diabetes? Well, turns out you can. Pursuing a career within the diabetes community won’t just pay you, it will likely also provide the flexibility and support you need for your own care.
So, what types of careers and jobs benefit from having lived experience? More than you may think! Beyond just the medical field, there are opportunities in diabetes industry sales, health education, and even marketing and content creation (excuse me while I tend to my screaming Omnipod). Starting in the healthcare space, here are a few:
The Diabetes Link was founded for exactly this reason – to help support and champion your voice as a person with diabetes. If you are looking for ways to include your lived experience in a career, we’d love to help.