Diabetes Awareness Month 30 & 15 Day #DiaChallenge!

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day (also Sir Frederick Banting's birthday)! In order to celebrate and bring as much awareness to this disease I created a #30DayDiaChallenge and a #15DayDiaChallenge. I've seen some awesome 30 day Photo Challenges in the past, and wanted to create a 15-day version for those who are busy and can't commit to a 30-Day Challenge right now. Trust me, I get it. 2020 has been a YEAR. 

To Start:

1. Choose your Challenge and save the image. 
2. Begin on the date listed by posting a photo about the daily topic and use #30DAYDIACHALLENGE or #15DAYDIACHALLENGE. Remember to include the 30 Day or 15 Day challenge image on your posts to keep track of your challenge dates and to spread the word on Diabetes Awareness Month! 
3. BONUS: Tag me @typelovely so I can see your lovely posts and to be featured on Instagram and this blog! 

Topics:

1. Introduce Yourself! Post your lovely face so we can get to know you!
2. Diagnosis Story Share how you were diagnosed with diabetes.
3. Injections/Pump/Inhalable? What is your diabetes management? MDI (multiple daily injections) using syringes? Pens? Or do you use an inulin pump? Which one? Or do you use Afrezza, the newest insulin that is inhalable. 
4. Favorite Low Snack What is your go-to snack for treating low blood sugar?
5. Symptoms of Diabetes Spread awareness on the symptoms of diabetes. You could also share the symptoms you experienced (if any).
6. Greatest Supporter Who is your greatest supporter when it comes to having diabetes?
7. BG Check! Post a photo of your current blood glucose reading.
8. Traveling with Diabetes How do you travel with diabetes? Any packing tips? Crazy memories? Bad experiences or GREAT experiences?!
9. Current Sharps Container Post a photo of the container holding all your sharps. 
10. Show off the Gadgets! Do you wear a CGM or pump? Post a photo of you rocking it. Do you use a meter or inhaler for insulin? Post a photo of you with the gadgets you use to manage your diabetes.
11. Working out with Diabetes How do you work out with diabetes or would LIKE to work out with diabetes. It can be tough! Any tips, tricks, stories, or asking for advice would be helpful to share! We all struggle with this. You are not alone.
12. Diabuddy(s) or Dream Diabestie! Do you have any friends with diabetes, too? Post a photo of you with them, or a photo of them, OR a photo of a diabestie you'd love to meet!
13. DKA Awareness Many people do not know what DKA even is! Lets spread awareness of what DKA stands for, what happens when our bodies go into DKA and signs/symptoms. 
14. World Diabetes Day! Wear Blue. November 14 is also Sir Frederick Banting's birthday (he discovered insulin). Rock blue this day & spread awareness!
15. Fav Diabetes Accessory Could be a pump case, cgm sticker/adhesive, DIY decor, bag, etc that you use.
16. Something Bolus-worthy Share something you love to eat/drink that is totally worth taking ALLLL the insulin for.
17. Your Meter Post a photo of you and your glucose meter!
18. Advice to the newly diagnosed Share some advice you'd give to someone newly diagnosed with diabetes
19. Burnout moment(s) *Vulnerable moment* Have you ever dealt with burnout? If so, share what stage of life you were in, what happened with your diabetes, and how you overcame it or would like to overcome it. This is a tough topic, but trust me, SO many people will relate to it.
20. Inspirational diabetes account Do you follow anyone else with diabetes who inspires you? Post a photo of them and tag them!
21. Diabetes struggle(s) What are your personal diabetes struggles?  
22. Worst Low BG story Share the story of your worst low blood sugar experience.
23. Diabetes Supplies Organization Post a photo of how you organize your diabetes supplies! (I love seeing these pictures. It inspires me to find better ways to store my hoarded supplies)
24. Insulin Prices The cost of insulin is becoming a hot topic these days. Let's keep spreading awareness on how much it costs for people with diabetes. If you are comfortable sharing the prices you pay, please do! #insulin4all
25. Tips & Tricks Over time we all discover little things that help us manage diabetes. What are some of your tips or tricks? Could be anything from settings on a gadget, timing for bolusing, treating a low, etc. 
26. Diabetes Stigma There are lots of different types of stigmas associated with diabetes. Choose one that speaks to you the most and ways you think we could reduce the stigma. 
27. Dating with Diabetes What is it like dating (or being married) with diabetes? When do you bring it up? Any crazy or interesting stories? 
28. Your Medical Alert Post a photo of your medical id alert. It could be a bracelet, charm, tattoo, watch band, etc.
29. Funny Diabetes Story I'm sure we all have a funny moment in our lives involving diabetes. 
30. Positive Things from [having] Diabetes Let's end on a high note! Share all the positive things that have come from having diabetes. (Examples: Making new friends, stronger and more resilient, etc)