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diabetes in friendship, in love, in bed

Diabetes shows up in more places than the doctor's office It's there when you're texting a date about your blood sugar, deciding who to tell and when, or figuring out how alcohol fits into your night out.

It can feel awkward to bring up, but it doesn't have to be. Here's what we've got on dating, disclosure, boundaries, friendships, and everything in between.



safe sex + contraception

contraception is very personal and there’s no one size fits all approach. then add diabetes into the mix. we're answering your questions.
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sharing numbers - disclosing diabetes

sharing your numbers doesn't mean losing your independence. let's talk about why + when to share.
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dating with diabetes

diabetes can feel like the awkward third wheel in your dating life. while it's not ideal, it doesn't have to ruin the fun.

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friendships + social life

who you surround yourself with can matter a lot for your management. we're here to open up the *awkward* conversations and make them a bit easier to have.
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boundaries

setting boundaries

what you share about your diabetes in any situation is completely up to you. tap in for our guide on how to set healthy blood sugar boundaries.

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alcohol + partying

drinking with diabetes isn't off-limits — it just takes a little more math (as if we don't have enough already).
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couple kissing

relationships + attachment styles

turns out your attachment style and your diabetes management might have more in common than you think.
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