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Supporting people living with Type 1 Diabetes in Kenya through lived experiences.
🩸 Youth-led T1D community in Kenya
đź’™ Real stories, peer support & education
📢 Breaking myth and advocating for better care
👇 No one should face diabetes alone

07/07/2026

đź’™ Small daily habits can make a big difference.
Today's Pass It Along cards share three simple reminders:
🚶 Walk for 10 minutes. 💧 Choose water over sugary drinks. 🥬 Fill half your plate with vegetables.
Managing diabetes isn't about being perfect—it's about making consistent choices that support your health.
📲 Read more free diabetes tips and download Pass It Along cards at PassAlongCard.org
đź’™ Save this post and share it with someone who could use the reminder.

05/07/2026

"The hardest truth is... we'll have to live with it."
Living with Type 1 Diabetes means making daily decisions that most people never have to think about. From insulin and blood sugar checks to meals, exercise, and unexpected highs and lows, it's a lifelong journey.
This conversation isn't meant to take away hope—it's meant to remind anyone living with diabetes that they are not alone. Sharing real experiences helps break stigma and builds a stronger, more supportive community.
đź’™ What's the hardest truth you've had to accept about living with Type 1 Diabetes?
We'd love to hear your story in the comments.

01/07/2026

💉 Insulin is life-saving—but it also requires careful management.
In today's Young unSweet Reel, Josephine talks about one of the hardest realities of living with Type 1 Diabetes: finding the right balance every day.
Managing diabetes isn't just about taking insulin. It also involves monitoring blood glucose, eating well, staying active, and working closely with your healthcare team.
đź’™ What's one thing that has helped you manage your diabetes?

30/06/2026

đź’™ Introducing the Pass It Along Challenge
Many people still misunderstand Type 1 Diabetes. That's why we created the Pass It Along Challenge—to encourage simple conversations that can make a big difference.
Each card carries a message to educate, inspire, and challenge common myths about diabetes.
The challenge is simple:
📖 Read it. 📸 Take a photo. ➡️ Pass it to someone else.
Together, we can spread awareness one conversation at a time.
đź’™ Who would you pass this card to?

29/06/2026

đź’™ Life doesn't stop because of Type 1 Diabetes.

In today's Young unSweet Reel, Josephine shares an important reminder: diabetes should never stop you from pursuing your dreams.

Every journey is different, but with support, good self-management, and determination, many people living with Type 1 Diabetes continue to build careers, start businesses, raise families, and achieve their goals.

đź’™ Tell us: What's one goal you're working toward this year?

28/06/2026

đź’” "I thought I was going to die at 30."

Receiving a diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes can be overwhelming, and fear is something many people experience.

In today's Young unSweet Reel, Josephine shares how she once believed her life would be very short—and how lived experience has shown her there is hope beyond that fear.

If you know someone who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, this story may encourage them.

đź’™ Share this Reel to remind someone that a diagnosis is the beginning of a new journey, not the end of their future.

27/06/2026

🚨 Could a medical ID help in an emergency?

In today's Young unSweet Reel, Josephine explains why she believes medical IDs are important for people living with Type 1 Diabetes.

When someone is experiencing severe hypoglycemia, they may not be able to explain what's happening. A medical ID can provide important information to those trying to help.

đź’™ Do you wear a medical ID? Tell us in the comments and let's learn from one another.

26/06/2026

🚨 The Reality of Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Many people don't realize that hypoglycemia can affect your thinking before you recognize what's happening.

In this Young unSweet Reel, Josephine shares her real-life experience of living with Type 1 Diabetes and experiencing a severe low blood sugar episode while walking through town.

Stories like these help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind people living with diabetes that they are not alone.

đź’™ Have you ever experienced hypoglycemia? Share your experience in the comments and help someone else learn from your story.

25/06/2026

Managing Type 1 Diabetes can sometimes feel lonely.

But nobody should have to face this journey alone.

At Young unSweet, we believe in community, support and shared experiences.

If you're living with diabetes—or supporting someone who is—know that there is a place for you here.

đź’™ Tag someone who needs this message today.

24/06/2026

Two years later...

We're back, bigger and better.

Thank you to everyone who kept asking where we went. Season 2 is finally here.

What diabetes topics would you like us to discuss this season?

👇 Tell us in the comments.

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