883 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 29 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (69%).
r/diabetes Traffic & Engagement r/diabetes Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/diabetes Most Active Times When r/diabetes Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/diabetes Flair Performance r/diabetes Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2 | 269 (30.5%) | 11 |
| Type 1 | 222 (25.2%) | 11 |
| Discussion | 147 (16.7%) | 7 |
| Type 1.5/LADA | 42 (4.8%) | 5 |
| Rant | 41 (4.6%) | 11 |
| Prediabetic | 36 (4.1%) | 2 |
| Healthcare | 32 (3.6%) | 2 |
| Supplies | 31 (3.5%) | 4 |
| News | 18 (2.0%) | 17 |
| Medication | 18 (2.0%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/diabetes Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/diabetes
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| diabetes | 147 (16.6%) | 13 | 13 |
| type | 68 (7.7%) | 8 | 16 |
| diabetic | 61 (6.9%) | 16 | 13 |
| insulin | 58 (6.6%) | 3 | 7 |
| diagnosed | 41 (4.6%) | 9 | 18 |
| anyone | 37 (4.2%) | 4 | 6 |
| sugar | 36 (4.1%) | 6 | 9 |
| blood | 32 (3.6%) | 6 | 7 |
| a1c | 31 (3.5%) | 27 | 15 |
| cgm | 27 (3.1%) | 3 | 12 |
r/diabetes Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/diabetes
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/diabetes Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/diabetes
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Diabetic Stress is No Joke!
Question to T1Ds - Is it only me?
When the boss brings in a treat for the office, it’s always donuts.
Best A1C Ever
Got a (subtle) diabetes tattoo!
Zverev thanks his mom for believing in his future despite diabetes diagnosis: “This illness will not define us”
A1C from 11.7 to 5.7
Diabetics and the end of the world
Good news! The American Diabetes Association investigated itself and found out it did nothing wrong for tossing out scientists from its conference
Haven't eaten in hours, all I did was wake up. I don't get it.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetic Stress is No Joke! | 554 | 35 | image | Sep 3 |
| Question to T1Ds - Is it only me? | 462 | 57 | image | Sep 20 |
| When the boss brings in a treat for the office, it’s always donuts. | 396 | 240 | image | Sep 3 |
| Best A1C Ever | 304 | 25 | image | Sep 28 |
| Got a (subtle) diabetes tattoo! | 262 | 39 | image | Sep 14 |
| Zverev thanks his mom for believing in his future despite diabetes diagnosis: “This illness will not define us” | 233 | 15 | image | Sep 13 |
| A1C from 11.7 to 5.7 | 180 | 35 | text | Sep 23 |
| Diabetics and the end of the world | 173 | 202 | text | Sep 25 |
| Good news! The American Diabetes Association investigated itself and found out it did nothing wrong for tossing out scientists from its conference | 170 | 16 | link | Sep 11 |
| Haven't eaten in hours, all I did was wake up. I don't get it. | 164 | 109 | image | Sep 12 |
r/diabetes Audience Overlap r/diabetes Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/diabetes FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/diabetes
What's the best time to post on r/diabetes?
Based on posting volume, r/diabetes is most active on Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/diabetes?
r/diabetes averages 29 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/diabetes get?
Posts on r/diabetes average about 10 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/diabetes get most?
On r/diabetes, most posts are text posts (69%)