August Adventures!
This weekend, we have 3 lovely couples on this panel discussion about Marriage & Diabetes - first couple - Neeraj, who will also be the moderator (T1) & Swati (non diabetic), second couple- Ruchika (T1) & Arvind (T2), & the third couple- Shruti and Rahul (both T1s)- all will share their experiences & challenges getting married. One of these 3 couples actually first met on our Facebook community Diabetes Support Network India - can you guess who? Join our Sunday workshops as Facebook Live - free and open to all!
Stay tuned for upcoming physical events in your cities! Don't miss the chance to meet other friends with diabetes! Any questions? Ask away on our Facebook community, Diabetes Support Network - India. Bengaluru and Pune friends, we meet soon!
We share all important information and updates on our social media handles, so ensure you join our Facebook community , follow us on Instagram , Twitter , YouTube and Facebook. Here's a quick low down on all that happened in July 2022 at Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation.
We had 4 physical events in August 2022 - in Delhi, Pune and Mumbai.
Here are some photos from the Blue Circle Run & coffee catch-up Pune August 2022
Here are some photos from the Mumbai coffee catch-up in August 2022
Here are some photos from the Blue Circle Run Delhi August 2022
The Indian Army organised a Diabetes Awareness Programme in Bareilly. Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation is grateful to have had the opportunity to create diabetes awareness and conduct a blood sugar screening at the event.
Blue Circle online Workshops
Blue Circle Workshops are online weekend workshops that are free and open for all, even non diabetics! We started these workshops in lockdown in 2020 and have conducted over 100 workshops yet! Join in, have fun and learn new things. Sign up as a member and follow our social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube to know of upcoming workshops. Be a part of our awesome Facebook community too!
Insurance & Diabetes Workshop
Click the post below to view the workshop video on Facebook (you can also view on YouTube here) -
Men & Ageing Workshop
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Depression & Diabetes Workshop
Click the post below to view the workshop video on Facebook (you can also view on YouTube here) -
Routine Diabetes Tests Workshop
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Meethi Baatein
17th Facebook Live of our series called Meethi Baatein to celebrate top contributors of our community on Facebook. Ashlesha was in conversation with Karuna who lives with type 2 diabetes, see the video here.
In the News
Read this article in the Indian Express about Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation's work and Nupur's journey with type 1 diabetes.
Read this article in Eenadu Live News which is the largest circulated Telugu language newspaper.
Letter for Schools
We know that physical schools have started again. Whether newly diagnosed or not, it's an anxious time for parents of kids with type 1 diabetes. Please feel free to click this post on our Facebook community, Diabetes Support Network India which will take you to a downloadable and editable letter for schools. Edit it with your child's specific details and share a signed copies with the child's school principal, teachers, etc.
You are welcome to email us on support@bluecircle.foundation if you face any issues or you would like us to organise a diabetes awareness programme at your school or organisations.
#SuccessStories
Read Guneet's Success Story here
Buddy Project Helpline
The Buddy Project Helpline started during Covid19 and continues to be a diabetes & mental health support system & helpline, free of cost and open to anyone with any type of diabetes & their caregivers.
Read more about the helpline & to use the helpline, download the Blue Circle Diabetes mobile app on Android or iOS. Also read about the Blue Circle Diabetes app and all its features here.
The Buddy Project Helpline is our mobile app based psychosocial helpline for diabetes and mental health. Trained volunteers living with diabetes (type 1, type 2 & caregivers), speaking 7 different languages are here to listen to you without judgements. If you feel lost, depressed, anxious, panicky, suicidal or generally upset, please schedule a call with us. These are tough times but remember you are NOT alone, your community stands with you.
How to call the Buddy Project helpline
Image: screenshot of how to navigate the Buddy Project helpline on the app
Open the Blue Circle Diabetes app > Buddy Project > Schedule tab > pick a buddy of your choice > Schedule a call (once you schedule you'll see it under the 'Meetings' tab > 10 minutes prior to the call, you'll receive an app notification/reminder > To join the call, open the app, go to Buddy Project & under the 'Meetings' tab, press the 'Join' button (video is off by default, can switch on as per preference)
Looking for a partner? Marriage & Diabetes
We understand that a lot of people with diabetes face tremendous difficulties in finding the right partner and getting married. We have received a lot of requests over the years to facilitate a platform to this end. Here's our small effort in that direction. If you'd like to find a partner, or are a parent who would like to introduce their child looking to get married, please introduce yourself on our private Facebook community, Diabetes Support Network - India.
Diabetes Humour
Life with any type of diabetes is not easy. Here's a little diabetes humour to brighten up your day. Click the posts below & like, share & comment!
Blue Circle Store- Relaunched!
Check out the adorable diabetes merchandise from the Blue Circle Store and order them now!
Blogs
Read our blog here. We write about everything from recipes to people's stories, technology and everything diabetes!
Donate
India's first app, made by diabetics & for diabetics. If you have found the app helpful & would like to help, consider making a small donation of Rs 99 per month: https://www.bluecircle.foundation/donate
Download the Blue Circle Diabetes app on Android and iOS. Click here to read about the app & its features.
Thank you to our wonderful community for helping us making the app better for you! We look forward to your generosity to help us rewrite the app ground up! Use the 'New Feature Idea' button on the app to tell us what features may make the app better.
Did you know you can save tax when you donate? NGO Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation is registered under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. See our website & social media for our work & various projects in diabetes awareness and advocacy across India. Your support helps us support the diabetes community & help those who cannot help themselves.
Donate & avail tax relief as an individual or organization: https://www.bluecircle.foundation/donate
Email support@bluecircle.foundation for queries
#MyMedication
To participate in our social media campaigns, share your photo (with some supporting text) on the topic with us. Upload through the Blue Circle Diabetes mobile app and we'll feature you! Click the posts below to see, like and comment!
Connect with us and participate!
Join our award winning Facebook community, like and follow our page, subscribe to our YouTube channel, follow us on Instagram and Twitter too! If you would like to share and contribute content upload it to the Blue Circle Diabetes app and don't forget to check out our website and Buddy Project helpline too!
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