SAN MATEO, Calif.—September 20, 2023—Diabetes nonprofit, Beyond Type 1, is happy to announce its expansion into Canada with the launch of a brand new website and local people under the organization’s Beyond Type 2 platform, which serves those living with type 2 diabetes. This online network was created in response to an already established and growing Canadian audience with demands for local content and resources related to type 2 diabetes. Through the support of Lilly Canada as a founding partner, Canadians can now engage on the organization’s recent website in French and English to share their stories, get connected to the community and find critical resources on all things type 2 diabetes management.
“We have now such strong representation from Canadians living with type 2 diabetes, all of whom have incredible voices and stories to share, so with a growing audience, it seemed only fitting for Canada to receive something unique,” says Deborah Dugan, CEO of Beyond Type 1. “I’m happy with the resources and community we’ve built to date, and I’m thrilled to share it with others across the globe. It is going to take everybody worldwide and the facility of our combined voices to actually redefine what it means to be an individual living with type 2 diabetes.”
A sort 2 diabetes diagnosis often carries with it shame and stigma, inhibiting people from finding the most effective support and care available. Beyond Type 2 goals to coach, empower and connect all people living with type 2 diabetes in order that they’ll live beyond their diagnosis.
“Lilly is happy with our partnership to expand Beyond Type 2 in so many countries world wide, and we’re thrilled to be founding partners of the Canadian network,” says Kenneth Custer, General Manager, Lilly Canada. “As Lilly Canada celebrates our 85th anniversary as an affiliate this 12 months, we’re so pleased to welcome Beyond Type 2 to Canada and we stay up for meaningful collaborations that improve the lives of individuals with type 2 diabetes.”
Since Beyond Type 2 launched in 2019, its English and Spanish web and social platforms have grown to serve a network of nearly half one million individuals impacted by type 2 diabetes. In 2022, Beyond Type 2 launched in French, German and Italian with support from Lilly.
Along with the multi-language web sites, people living with type 2 diabetes may also find community through the Beyond Type 2 app, launched in partnership with the American Diabetes Association. The app provides a protected, private space for individuals with type 2 diabetes to attach with others in various forums, including monthly virtual meetups.
Beyond Type 2 operates as a platform of registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Beyond Type 1, whose mission is to enhance the lives of those impacted by diabetes. Beyond Type 1 offers content in nine languages.